Patient Care Tech / PCT Med Surg

12/6/2025

The Patient Care Technician provides basic patient care under the direction of nursing and medical staff. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their progress, and recording vital signs.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

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 that each encounter with a patient or health care consumer offers an opportunity to make a difference in their health and well-being – and in our reputation for caring, customer service and positive outcomes. We've made investments in technology and programs to meet Albuquerque's evolving needs. With a network of acute care hospitals and Lovelace Medical Group clinics, we serve patients throughout the greater Albuquerque and Rio Rancho metropolitan area, as well as Roswell. We not only strive to be the provider of choice for patients, but employer of choice for health care professionals in New Mexico.

About the Role

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Med Surg- 2W 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 Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric, and orthopedic service lines.

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.
Observed 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

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:

1 year of experience in acute or long-term care
Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course.
Knowledge of medical terminology
Work toward approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification

Key Skills

Patient CareBasic Patient CareVital Signs MonitoringSpecimen CollectionPatient TransportHousekeeping DutiesMedical TerminologyPhlebotomy