Patient Care Tech / PCT Career Opportunities

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lovelace Health System, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM, for day or night shifts. This full-time position supports patient care across multiple units, with supervision by nursing and medical staff.

The role includes assisting with activities of daily living and basic clinical tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification within two weeks of hire, and experience or training in phlebotomy.

Formación

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Experience or certification in phlebotomy preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating, ADLs).
• Observe patients’ progress and report to RN or medical staff.
• Record vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measure and record intake/output and assist with range of motion; draw blood.

Educación

High School diploma or GED

BLS certification

Phlebotomy knowledge

Herramientas

Phlebotomy equipment

Descripción del empleo

Overview

Join our team as a day or night full-time, Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.

Specialties hiring:

• Adult Psychiatric
• Cardiac PCU
• Endoscopy
• Labor and Delivery
• MedSurg
• Recovery
• Rehab

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

• Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Observe patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurses or other medical staff.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with a range of motion, and draws blood.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School or GED.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
• 2 years of experience in acute or long-term care.
• Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.