Join our Lovelace Medical Center team as a Day Shift, Full-Time, Patient Care Tech II!
Lovelace Medical Center, in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, cardiology, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the state's only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery.
Responsibilities
Patient Care Technician II Job Summary:
The Patient Care tech works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT I, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs. Observes patients' progress to prepare and disseminate reports to 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. Additionally, this position measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.
- Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy preferred
- Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function)
Qualifications
Patient Care Technician IIMinimum Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Two (2) years' experience in acute or long-term care preferred
- Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school preferred
- Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course is preferred
- Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
- Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies
When you join our team, you will receive excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K contributions, paid time off and more while working in a positive workplace where your leaders and team members support you.