Nursing Tech II: Patient Care & Phlebotomy

Presbyterian System Services; Espanola (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development options

Staff safety badge

Loan forgiveness program

Malpractice liability insurance

EPIC/Charting system training

Job summary

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital’s Surgical Department is seeking a Nursing Tech II to perform essential patient care procedures under licensed supervision. You will monitor patients, collect data, and assist with lab tests and bedside care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, wound care, tube management, documentation, and assisting with surgeries. A supportive wellness culture and opportunities for tuition reimbursement are available.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent plus specialized, short-term training in medical/surgical patient care or the delivery of special care.
• One to three years experience preferred.
• Completion of a PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course or similar training required prior to entering classification.

Responsibilities

• Monitors patients and collects information for documentation in the patient record.
• Posts laboratory and other tests results.
• Transports patients and documents action on patient record.
• Collects and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data in patient record.
• Administers oxygen under the direction of a licensed Nurse.
• Assists nurses and physicians with sterile procedures.
• Documents all care provided in the patient record.
• Removes peripheral IV lines. Performs phlebotomy. Performs wound care and dressing changes.
• Prepares patients for surgery. Inserts and removes gastric and urethral tubes.
• Performs enemas and disimpactions.
• Performs bedside testing such as oximetry, ECG, Glucometer, urinalysis and other tests.
• Assists with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing and walking patients.
• Operates patient monitoring systems specific to unit needs.
• Assists with nutrition and tray delivery; records intake.
• Uses PACIS at appropriate competency level.
• Ensures cleanliness of nutrition areas and unit; cleans and stores equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Vital signs

Bedside testing

Gastric/urethral tubes

PACIS usage

Communication

Education

High school or equivalent plus specialized training

PHS Non-Licensed Assistive Personnel course

BLS/CPR certification

Tools

EPIC

PACIS

Job description

Presbyterian Espanola Hospital’s Surgical Department is seeking a Nursing Tech II to perform essential patient care procedures under licensed supervision. You will monitor patients, collect data, and assist with lab tests and bedside care in a dynamic clinical environment.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, wound care, tube management, documentation, and assisting with surgeries. A supportive wellness culture and opportunities for tuition reimbursement are available.