Patient Care Technician - Growth, Benefits, Day/Night

Ardent Health Services; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, draw blood, and transport patients as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred candidates have phlebotomy experience, 2 years in acute or long-term care, and relevant CNA/PCT/EMT-P credentials or enrollment in nursing school.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer.
• Preferred phlebotomy experience.
• 2 years of acute or long-term care experience preferred.
• CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification preferred or in nursing school.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT, including assisting patients with daily activities (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, assists with range of motion, and draws blood.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Vital signs observation

Patient assistance

Education

High School or GED

CNA/PCT/EMT-P certification or enrollment in nursing school

Job description

Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM seeks a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to assist patients with daily activities, monitor vital signs, draw blood, and transport patients as needed.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS certification within 14 days of hire. Preferred candidates have phlebotomy experience, 2 years in acute or long-term care, and relevant CNA/PCT/EMT-P credentials or enrollment in nursing school.