What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech / PCT Post Surgical Med Surg position at Lovelace Health System, Inc.?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical 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.
Responsibilities
- Work in an entry level position providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing and medical staff
- Assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs
- Observe patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff
- Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests
- Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School or GED
- Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Job Requirements:
- Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course
- 1 year experience in acute or long-term care
- Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.