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Ardent Health·Lovelace Medical Center · Albuquerque, NM

Patient Care Tech / PCT Adult Psychiatric

Behavioral Health / PsychFull timeDays
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school preferred
Two (2) years of experience in acute or long-term care preferred
+Benefits
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Pay for this position
Estimated
$45/hr
Typical behavioral health pay in New Mexico (BLS), not this employer’s number. The posting lists no pay.
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You’ll need
High School Diploma or GED
BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification, which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school, preferred
+Benefits
Paid time offTuition assistance

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About the role

Work under the moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all necessary duties, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.

What you’ll do
Work under the moderateWork under the moderate supervision of nursing and medical staff to perform all necessary duties, which include assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs
Observe patients’ progress toObserve patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurses or other medical staff
Obtain and record patients'Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests
Provide basic patient transportProvide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties
Measure and record patients'Measure and record patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assist patients with range of motion, and draw blood