Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM seeks a day shift, full-time Medical Surgical 2nd Floor Patient Care Tech (PCT). You will assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, transport patients, and support the nursing team to ensure quality care.

Required: High School or GED and BLS within 14 days of hire. Preferred: phlebotomy experience, knowledge of medical terminology, and CNA/PCT or EMT-P certification (or current enrollment in nursing school).

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to direct patient care.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy experience, knowledge of Medical Terminology, CNA/PCT or EMT-P certification (or current nursing school enrollment).

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs under nursing supervision.
• Observe patients’ progress and report to Registered Nurse or medical staff.
• Obtain and record vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties as needed.
• Measure intake/output and assist with range of motion; draw blood when required.

Skills

BLS Certification

Phlebotomy

Medical Terminology

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full -time Medical Surgical- 2nd floor Patient Care Tech (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 is a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, 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 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.
• Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to 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 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.