Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Employer: Ardent Health Services
Industry: Nursing Support
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
Overview

Join our team as a night shift , full-time , Medical Surgical 5th floor Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM .

Fulf illing your purpose begins here:

People First, Always . Here's how we take care of our people:
  • Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more .

Your team is bigger than your department:
  • 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.
  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT I, 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 Nurse or other medical staff.
  • Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.
  • Provides basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
  • Additionally, this position 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 or GED.
  • Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position.

Preferred Job Requirements:
  • 2 years' experience in acute or long-term care preferre
  • Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school preferred.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
  • Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course is preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy preferred.
  • Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function
Created: 2024-08-27
Reference: 101465
Country: United States
State: New Mexico
City: Albuquerque
ZIP: 87121

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