Overview:
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Adult Psychiatric Unit-A Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
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Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
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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.
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Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
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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:
- Work under the moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all necessary duties, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
- Observe patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurses or other medical staff.
- Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests.
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Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
- Measure and record patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assist patients with range of motion, and draw blood.
Qualifications:
Job Requirements:
Preferred Job Requirements:
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Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school.
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Two (2) years of experience in acute or long-term care.
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Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
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Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.
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Knowledge of medical terminology.
