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Patient Care Tech / PCT Recovery

ardenthealth·Albuquerque, US
Full-timejunior

About this role

Overview

Join our team as a day-shift, full-time, Recovery Room, 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 Women’s Hospital has 120 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, a family care unit, an award-winning breast care center, and the first robotic surgery program in the state, recognized as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by Surgical Review Corporation.

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. • 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care. • Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification. • 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.

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. • 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care. • Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification.