Nursing Tech-Inpatient - Orthpedics
Company: Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: March 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Address: 1100 Central Avenue SE Albuquerque, NM
87106-4930 Compensation Pay Range: Minimum Offer $15.59 Maximum
Offer $21.64 Summary: Make a difference. Presbyterian Hospital's
Orthopedic Unit is hiring a Nursing Tech 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: 0.90
Job Exempt: No Work Shift: 12 Hour Nights (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. *May provide continuous
observation and surveillance of assigned patients via video
monitoring system *Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively
in person, via telephone, and via microphone/headset as needed with
members *Performs other functions as required. Qualifications:
*High School Graduate or equivalent education. *Nursing student who
has completed a basic clinical skills lab preferred. Certified
Nursing Assistant or military equivalent; or at least 6 months
hospital or long-term care experience in a similar role. *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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