Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Lovelace Health System; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelace Health System in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a night-shift, full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) for the Med Surg 4th floor to support routine patient care and vital sign monitoring.

As a PCT, you will assist patients with daily activities, observe clinical changes, and collaborate with nurses to ensure safe, efficient care. A high school diploma and BLS are required; phlebotomy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision to assist patients with daily activities (bathing, dressing, eating).
• Observes patients’ progress and reports to RNs or medical staff.
• Obtains and records vital signs and collects specimens for labs.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measures intake/output and assists with ROM; may draw blood.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy course

Care experience

Medical terminology

CNA/PCT training in progress

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

OverviewJoin our team as a night-shift, full-time Med Surg 4th-floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.

OverviewJoin our team as a night-shift, full-time Med Surg 4th-floor 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 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.
• Observes 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.
• Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• 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.
• 2 years of experience in acute or long-term care.
• Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification
• Knowledge of medical terminology.