Patient Care Technician / PCT Adult Psychiatric

Overview

Join our team as a night 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

• 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.
• 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.