Patient Care Tech / PCT Cardiac PCU

Overview

• Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Cardiac PCU 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 in an entry level position providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
• Assists 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 Diploma or GED. BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Preferred
• Job
• Requirements: 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care. Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification. Knowledge of medical terminology.