Nursing Tech Inpatient - Orthopedics - Days
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE , Albuquerque, New
Mexico 87106-4930, United States of America Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $: 15.59 Maximum Offer for this position is up to $:
21.64 Summary: Make a difference. Presbyterian Hospital is hiring a
Nursing Tech on Orthopedics to performs specific patient care
procedures (such as, phlebotomy, wound care, gastric and urethral
tube insertion and bedside testing) under the direction of a
licensed Nurse and / or performs specific support-procedures for
the operation of a Nursing or Clinical Department. Operates patient
monitoring systems. How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. •
Educational and career development options, including tuition and
certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities • Staff
Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and
discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) • Differentials
for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and
various lead roles (for eligible positions) • Malpractice liability
insurance • Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher
Education Department • EPIC electronic charting system Type of
Opportunity: Full time FTE: 0.9 Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour
Days (United States of America) Responsibilities: Monitors,
collects and records information in the patient record. Collects
and records vital signs, weights, and other patient data.
Transports patients and documents action in patient record.
Participates in the nutritional well being of patients through tray
delivery, assistance with patient set-up and feeding. Accurately
records input and output. Assists with activities of daily living
such as personal hygiene (shaving, mouth care, foot care, pericare
and bathing),positioning and ambulation. Rounds on patients and
families frequently to assess and address personal needs, concerns
or comfort related issues. Reports information to responsible nurse
for resolution when necessary. Inserts and removes gastric and
urethral tubes. Performs enemas and disimpactions. Operates patient
monitoring systems specific to unit needs (such as, cardiac and
fetal heart monitoring). Performs bedside testing such as Oximetry,
ECG, Glucometery, urinalysis and other tests. Removes peripheral,
intravenous therapy lines. Performs phlebotomy on certain units
after specific training. Performs wound care and dressing changes.
Removes staples and sutures. Assists nurses and physicians with
sterile procedures. Applies oxygen delivery devices as ordered
without altering settings or determining rates. Assists patients
with portable or wall oxygen, and assures proper storage of E
cylinders. Assist with application and removal of restraints under
the direction of an RN. Documents all care provided in the
appropriate place in the patient record. Assembles patient charts.
Posts laboratory and other results in patient chart. Uses the
computerized documentation system at the skill level commensurate
with the responsibilities included in this description. Delivers
specimens to Laboratory, Microbiology and Pathology. Transports
x-rays, blood products and equipment. Insures cleanliness of
nutrition areas and general unit. Cleans and stores equipment.
Empties trash, linen bags and sharps containers. Stocks medical
supplies, linens and paper goods. Inventories equipment as
required. Processes broken equipment as directed. Maintains
equipment logs as required. Performs basic clerical duties such as
answering phones, taking messages, filing and copying. Communicates
information pertinent to the end of shift summation before leaving
the unit. Performs other functions as required. Employment status
based upon hiring agreement Standard PHS pointage position based
upon position control) Reports to Nurse Manage/Director, Nursing
Resources Floats to PH, PKH, RR (where applicable) Schedule created
based upon applicable unit needs/vacancies and placed in Nursing
Support Services (NSS) pool PH Department of Nursing Resources
considered home unit Assigned by Nursing Office to unit of most
need 2 hours prior to shift start Order of cancellation based upon
Nursing Division protocol (Refer to Census Management document - in
order of cancellation: agency, overtime, PRN, FT/PT in excess of
pointage) Will receive unit based orientation to each unit (see
Internal Agency Orientation Guidelines document) Responsible for
maintaining all core clinical competencies as required by each unit
served Will maintain clinical updates by attending staff meetings
through assignment from Nursing Resource Manager Qualifications:
Nursing student who has completed a basic clinical skills lab
preferred. Must have at least 2 years hospital or long term care
experience within related field. High School Diploma or GED BLS
required at time of hire We're all about well-being, starting with
yours. Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and
unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based
gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation
resources, wellness challenges and more. Learn more about our
employee benefits. About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and
the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit
healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a
growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in
1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly
14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly
4,700 nurses. Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members
statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care)
and Commercial health plans. AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a
drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer The compensation range for this role takes
into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to
experience and training, internal equity, and other business and
organizational needs. We're Determined to Support New Mexico's
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