Patient Care Tech / PCT Career Opportunities

Lovelace Health System•Albuquerque, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Lovelace Medical Center is hiring full-time Patient Care Technicians for day or night shifts in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Open specialties include Adult Psychiatric, Cardiac PCU, Endoscopy, Labor and Delivery, MedSurg, Recovery, and Rehab. The role works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to provide patient care and support daily activities. Lovelace Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds and services including emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and before providing direct patient care.

Nice To Haves

Experience in phlebotomy or completion of a phlebotomy course.
Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
Two years of experience in acute or long-term care.
Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or current enrollment in nursing school.
Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with daily activities, including bathing, dressing, eating, and other activities of daily living.
Observe patients’ progress and prepare and share reports with Registered Nurses or other medical staff.
Obtain and record patients’ vital signs and collect specimens for laboratory tests.
Provide basic patient transportation and housekeeping duties.
Measure and record patients’ intake and output and other measurements according to unit routines.
Assist patients with range-of-motion activities and draw blood.