Patient Care Technician II (PCT) / Emergency Room / Part Time / Nights

Company: Lovelace Westside Hospital
Location: Albuquerque
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description Overview Patient Care Tech II (PCT), Emergency Room (ER), Part-Time, Nights We are looking for a Patient Care Tech II to join our Emergency Room Team in Albuquerque, NM. This job is located Lovelace Westside Hospital , which provides care to Albuquerque---s Westside and Rio Rancho, including 24-hour emergency department where you can see provider in 30 minutes or less, and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines. Responsibilities Patient Care Tech II Job Responsibilities: Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all duties of a PCT I, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs. Observes patients--- progress to prepare and disseminate reports to 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. Qualifications Patient Care Tech II Education and Experience Job Requirements: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, or currently enrolled in nursing school preferred Two (2) years--- experience in acute or long-term care preferred Must have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course is preferred. Demonstrated proficiency in phlebotomy preferred. 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). Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Comply with regulatory requirements, guidelines, and policies. Why Lovelace Westside? Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center Designation, Bariatric Surgery, 2021 ---A--- grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 2017-2019 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association "Get with Guidelines" Gold Plus, 2021-2021; Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll " get With the Guidelines," 2020-2021 Awarded 4 Stars from the Centers of Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2017-2019 Quality Achievement Award, 2021-2021 Lovelace Bariatrics accredited as a Level 1 facility under the Bariatric Surgery Center Network Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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