What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient care tech pct position at Lovelace Medical Center?
Overview
Join our team as a night shift , full-time , Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM .
Fulf illing your purpose begins here :
People First, Always . Here’s 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 :
- 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.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Job Requirements :
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
Preferred Job Requirements :
- 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
Last updated : 2024-11-03