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Patient Care Tech / PCT Post Surgical Med Surg

Lovelace Health System·Albuquerque, New Mexico

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 15 days ago
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About the role

Provide basic patient care and assistance with daily activities under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Monitor patient progress, record vital signs, and handle basic transport and housekeeping duties.

Overview

Join our team as a night shift, full-time Medical-Surgical 8th 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: Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Medical Surgical- 8th 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 in an entry-level position providing basic patient care under the direction of nursing and medical staff.
  • Assists patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
  • Observes patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the 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.

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. Knowledge of medical terminology. 1 year of experience in acute or long-term care. Working towards approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification.

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities
  • Paid time off
  • Tuition assistance
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Wellness resources
  • Education support
  • Financial well-being resources

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Posted
Jul 13, 2026
Closes
Jul 13, 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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