Patient Care Technician II / PCT ICU

We are looking for a full-time, night shift Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our Intensive Care Team in Albuquerque, NM.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here at Lovelace Medical Center:

People First, Always. Heres how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match,employee assistance program and more

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Lovelace Medical Center (LMC), 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, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the states only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery. LMC has 263 licensed beds.
• At Lovelace, we believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Patient Care Tech 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 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.

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements:

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