Patient Care Tech / Emergency Room / Full-Time / Variable at UT Health East in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Job Description:

Patient Care Tech, Emergency Dept, Full-Time, Variable Shifts

We are looking for a Patient Care Tech to join our Emergency Dept team in Albuquerque, NM.

This full-time job is located at Lovelace Medical Center, in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, cardiology, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the state's only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery.

Patient Care Tech Job Responsibilities:

• The Patient Care Tech performs all duties of the Patient Care Tech as defined by department competencies.

• Greets patients and escorts them to the exam room. Weighs patients, takes vital signs and patient history, and documents chief complaint.

• Prepares exam room for next patient and assures supplies are available for exam; may schedule appointments and obtains referral when necessary.

• Maintains safety practices according to hospital policy to ensure safe delivery of patient care.

Patient Care Tech Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• Current BLS

• Completion of a Medical Assistant, Nurse Tech, or Certified Nursing Assistant program desired

• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course is preferred

• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred

• Desired experience in a healthcare setting

Why Lovelace?

• Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, 2017, 2018 & 2019.


• Midas+ Platinum Quality Award, 2016


• Truven Top 15 Health System, 2016


• Recognized by Healthgrades for quality achievements in best specialty, cardiac, orthopedics, neurosciences, pulmonary, vascular and gastrointestinal categories.

Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses