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Ardent Health

Patient Care Tech / PCT Adult Psych

Ardent Health, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Overview

Join our team as a day shift , full-time , Adult Psychiatric Unit 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:

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.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

Work under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all necessary duties, 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 Nurse or other medical staff.Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests.Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.Measure and record 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 equivalentHave BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into positionPreferred Job Requirements:

Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing schoolTwo (2) years' experience in acute or long-term careExperience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy courseKnowledge of medical terminology