Patient Care Tech / PCT ICU at Ardent Health Services

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs Monitoring, Specimen Collection, Phlebotomy, Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Patient Transport, Medical Terminology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Intake and Output Measurement, Range of Motion Assistance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 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 under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs. Observe patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurses or other medical staff. Obtains and records patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests. Provide 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. 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: Knowledge of Medical Terminology. 2 years’ experience in acute or long-term care. Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school. Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course. Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

Perform daily patient care activities including bathing, dressing, and eating while monitoring vital signs and collecting specimens. Assist nursing staff by reporting patient progress and performing phlebotomy and transport duties.