Patient Care Tech / PCT Cardiac PCU

Overview:

Join our team as a day   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 the Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collect 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.