Patient Care Tech / PCT Endoscopy

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a day-shift, full-time Endoscopy Patient Care Technician (PCT). You will support patients with daily activities, monitor conditions, and assist the surgical/endoscopy team.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, BLS within 14 days of hire, and phlebotomy experience or training; preferred CNA/PCT certification or enrollment in nursing school; 2 years in acute or long-term care.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
• Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 2 years 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.

Responsabilidades

• Assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Observes patients' progress and communicates updates to the Registered Nurse or medical staff.
• Obtains and records vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measures intake/output, assists with range of motion, and draws blood.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy

Vital signs

Medical terminology

ADLs support

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Overview

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

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 Women's Hospital has 173 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, a family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech

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.
• Observes patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
• Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Additionally, this position measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High school diploma 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.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 2 years 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.