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Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

Lovelace Health System·Albuquerque, New Mexico

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 23 hours ago
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About the role

The Patient Care Technician assists patients with daily living activities, monitors vital signs, and collects specimens under the supervision of nursing staff. They also perform patient transport, housekeeping duties, and document patient progress and intake/output measurements.

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Med Surg 4th floor 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 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.

Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:

Responsibilities

  • Works under moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff 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 Registered Nurses 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

Job Requirements

  • High School or GED. 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. 2 years of experience in acute or long-term care. Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification Knowledge of medical terminology.

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Health benefits
  • Tuition assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 28, 2026
Closes
Jul 28, 2027
Application
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Lovelace Health System

For nearly 100 years, Lovelace Health System has set new standards of care in New Mexico through revolutionary advances in medicine and surgery. Today, that legacy of accomplishment continues in our commitment to advanced technology and sensitive care. At Lovelace, we believe...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Med-surg PCT roles remain steady in New Mexico

Patient Care Tech roles in New Mexico hospitals are typically in steady demand because med-surg units need reliable support for patient mobility, vitals, and basic care. This role is competitive for candidates who already have phlebotomy skills, CNA/PCT certification, or nursing-school experience with acute or long-term care background. If you are considering applying, confirm you can meet the BLS deadline and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save time when comparing options.

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