Patient Care Technician / PCT L&D

Job Description Overview Join our team as a night shift, full-time, Labor and Delivery, 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 173 licensed beds, including a 53-bed advanced neonatal intensive care unit, 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 under the limited supervision of nursing and medical staff and with full proficiency 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 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. Measures and records patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood. Additionally, assists in providing treatments to patients, performs technical procedures such as feeding tube and catheter administration, suture/staple removal, splinting of extremities, and performs ECGs as ordered. Coordinates daily activities for assigned unit to include general clerical and administrative support and participates in performance improvement activities to enhance and maintain personal and department qualifications and standards of performance.

Qualifications Job Requirements :

High School or GED. Competent to perform in at least two general areas of practice (cross-trained and cross competent to cover more than one hospital service, role, or function). 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. Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy. Knowledge of medical terminology. 5 year s ' experience in acute or long-term care. Completion of approved C NA , PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P). M ay substitute for relative years or experience.