Patient Care Associate

3 weeks ago


Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States Lovelace Health System Full time

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team at Lovelace Health System. As a Patient Care Technician, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and supporting our nursing staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work in partnership with the registered nurse to support the delivery of care in a safe patient environment that promotes caring and healing.
  • Demonstrate basic knowledge and skills necessary to communicate appropriately and carry out delegated tasks for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse.
  • Document data as directed, and report observations and patient concerns to the registered nurse.
  • Ensure all safety precautions are observed, including making sure call lights are within reach, bed alarms are used as appropriate, side rails are up, bed is in lowest position, seat belts are in place, etc.
  • Obtain and record patients' vital signs.
  • Monitor patients and report patients' condition at regular intervals and prior to completion of shift, and promptly report any signs or symptoms of concern to appropriate party.
  • Ensure accurate documentation of observations and interventions in the medical record.
  • Respond promptly to all call lights.
  • Assist patients with mobility and basic tasks, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and other ADLs.
  • Collect specimens for lab tests.
  • Provide basic patient transport.
  • Provide basic housekeeping duties as needed.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for patients and staff.
  • Assist in preparing and stripping rooms as needed.
  • Participate in Purposeful Hourly Rounding and Bedside Shift Report as directed.
  • Perform direct and indirect patient care duties as assigned and may provide clerical support to assigned unit.
  • Maintain unit records and orders/stocks routine supplies for the unit.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position
  • Preferred: One (1) year experience in acute or long-term care, completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school, experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course, knowledge of medical terminology


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