Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

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  • Lovelace Medical Center
Job Summary
Location
Albuquerque ,NM 87102
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
10 Mar 2025
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Job Description

Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg at Lovelace Medical Center summary:

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in a Med Surg unit, the role involves assisting patients with daily activities, observing their progress, and reporting critical information to nursing staff. This position emphasizes a commitment to patient care within a comprehensive healthcare environment, utilizing advanced technology and support. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, BLS certification, and experience or coursework in healthcare settings.

Overview

Join 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.
  • 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 in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with a range of motion, and draws blood

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School or GED
  • Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements:

  • Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course
  • Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
  • 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
  • Knowledge of medical terminology

Keywords:

Patient Care Technician, healthcare, medical technician, patient support, vital signs monitoring, BLS certification, phlebotomy, acute care, nursing assistant, patient transport

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