Patient Care Tech / PCT Endoscopy

Lovelace Health System, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lovelace Health System, Inc. in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Day-Shift Endoscopy Patient Care Technician (PCT) for full-time hours. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vitals, drawing blood, and supporting the surgical/endoscopy team under nursing supervision.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Prefer phlebotomy experience and CNA/PCT or EMT-P certification, or current nursing school enrollment.

Formación

• Phlebotomy experience or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• 2 years' experience in acute or long-term care (preferred).
• Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, or currently enrolled in nursing school (preferred).
• BLS certification to be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs under moderate supervision.
• Observe patients' progress and disseminate reports to the RN or medical staff.
• Obtain and 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.

Conocimientos

Phlebotomy experience

Medical terminology

Educación

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

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.