Cardiac Technician jobs in New Mexico

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care - Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Albuquerque, NM. 

Fulfilling your purpose begins here: 

People First, Always. Here’s how we take care of our people: 

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more. 

Your team is bigger than your department: 

• Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is New Mexico’s only hospital dedicated exclusively to cardiovascular care, including the state’s only facility performing left ventricular aortic device (LVAD) implant and a state-of-the-art hybrid operating room.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect. 

Responsibilities

• Work under 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 to prepare and disseminate reports to Registered Nurse or other medical staff.
• Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collects specimens for lab tests. 
• Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties.
• Measure and record patients' intake and output and other measurements in accordance with unit routines, assists patients with range of motion, and draws blood.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Have BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer into position

Preferred Job Requirements

• Completion of approved CNA, PCT, or paramedic (EMT-P) certification which includes BLS, or currently enrolled in nursing school
• Two (2) years’ experience in acute or long-term care
• Experience in Phlebotomy or completion of a Phlebotomy course
• Knowledge of medical terminology