Patient Care Tech/ PCT Med Surg Job at Ardent Health, Albuquerque, NM

  • Ardent Health
  • Albuquerque, NM

Job Description

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Med Surg-2N, 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 Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho. It is home to a 24-hour emergency department, where patients can see a provider in about 30 minutes or less. It offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities, such as ENT, bariatric, and orthopedic service lines.

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.
  • Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the 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.
Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • High School 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: 

  • Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology .
  • 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care.
  • Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification.

Job Tags

Full time, Day shift

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