Patient Care Technician - WeLearn Program

Hackensack Meridian Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Patient Care Technician in Albuquerque, NM. You will support registered nurses, assist patients with daily living activities, and ensure a safe and caring environment. Thrive in a people-first culture with opportunities for growth and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• One year experience in acute or long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurse in patient care delivery.
• Monitor patients and report conditions regularly.
• Assist patients with daily living activities.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Overview

Welcome WeLearn / Ready to Work graduates, we invite you to complete this interest application to join our talent pool.

Join our team as a 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

• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences, and treat one another with respect.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the registered nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Document data as directed, and report observations and patient concerns to the registered nurse.
• Ensure all safety precautions are observed including making sure call light is within reach, bed alarms are used as appropriate, side rails are up, bed is in lowest position, seat belts are in place, etc.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
• Monitor patients and report patients’ condition at regular intervals and prior to completion of shift, and promptly report any signs or symptoms of concern to appropriate party.
• Ensure accurate documentation of observations and interventions in the medical record.
• Respond promptly to all call lights.
• Assist patients with mobility and basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
• Collect specimens for lab tests.
• Provide basic patient transport.
• Provide basic housekeeping duties as needed.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients and staff.
• Assist in preparing and stripping rooms as needed.
• Participate in Purposeful Hourly Rounding and Bedside Shift Report as directed.
• Perform direct and indirect patient care duties as assigned and may provide clerical support to the assigned unit.
• Maintain unit records and order/stocks routine supplies for the unit.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements:

• One (1) year 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
• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course
• Knowledge of medical terminology