OverviewJoin our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care (IMC) 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- 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.
QualificationsJob 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.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
Patient Care Tech / PCT IMC at Lovelace Medical Center summary:
The Patient Care Tech (PCT) works in a night shift, full-time capacity at Lovelace Medical Center, providing essential care for patients in an Intermediate Care setting. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nursing staff with basic medical tasks. This role emphasizes a people-first environment, prioritizing employee well-being and advancement opportunities.
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