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Advanced Patient Care Technician (APCT) Emergency Room (Full-Time)
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•$22.20 Per hour Advanced Patient Care Technician (APCT)
•Emergency Room (Full-Time)
The Staff Pad
Occupation:
Emergency Medical Technicians
Location:
Las Vegas, NM
•87701
Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)
Posted:
09/16/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
PandoLogic
Web Site:
www.pandologic.com
Delivery Method:
PandoLogic
Job #: 603638784
Job Requirements and Properties
Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite
Full Time Schedule
Full Time
Job Description
Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The Staff Pad has partnered with a reputed hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to hire a full-time Advanced Patient Care Technician (APCT) for the Emergency Department. The APCT supports physicians and nursing staff in providing efficient, compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Room by assisting with patient monitoring, procedures, documentation, and team-based care to ensure safe, timely, and compassionate treatment.
Schedule:
Full-Time | Nights
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet, assess, and assist patients with immediate care needs in the ER
- Accurately document patient conditions, treatments, and interactions while maintaining confidentiality
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and care teams to deliver timely, safe, and effective care
Perform clinical duties within scope of practice, including:
Vital signs monitoring
Point-of-care testing
Phlebotomy
EKGs
Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
Support emergency interventions and patient management as needed
Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical environment
Provide one-on-one observation for high-risk patients, including those at risk of self-harm
Assist with unit operations including answering phones, coordinating transfers, and general support duties
What We Are Looking For
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required
Completion of an accredited EMT program
Current state certification or licensure required
BLS required; ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire
Ability to work full-time (36 hours/week) with 12-hour shifts (days or nights)
Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and rotating schedules
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year of direct clinical experience in a healthcare setting
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with EMR systems and basic computer proficiency
- Commitment to infection control and patient safety standards
- Physical ability to bend, stoop, and lift up to 35 lbs using proper body mechanics
- What You Can Expect
- Exceptional patient care starts with a team that feels valued, supported, and empowered
•backed by comprehensive compensation and benefits every step of the way
Benefits
Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance
Retirement Plans
PTO, Leave of Absence
Maternity/Disability Leave
Flexible Spending Account
If you are looking for an opportunity to enjoy a stable full-time schedule in a fast-paced Emergency Department, while working alongside a supportive care team & making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes, we encourage you to apply today! PandoLogic.
Keywords:
Patient Care Technician (PCT),
Location:
Las Vegas, NM
•87701
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Other Retirement and Savings
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What they do
An Emergency Room or Emergency Department Technician assists medical staff and performs tests on patients in a hospital emergency room or emergency medicine department. Takes blood samples and monitors vital signs; updates medical test records for physicians.
$44,185 / year median in New Mexico
+5% projected growth