PRN - Advanced Patient Care Technician (APCT)

The Staff Pad

  • Las Vegas, New Mexico
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The Staff Pad has partnered with a hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to hire an Advanced Patient Care Technician (APCT) . This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team and make a direct impact on patient care in the emergency department.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLas Vegas, New Mexico
    Websitewww.thestaffpad.com

    Description

    The Staff Pad has partnered with a hospital in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to hire an Advanced Patient Care Technician (APCT). This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team and make a direct impact on patient care in the emergency department.


    Responsibilities

    • Greet, evaluate, and assist patients with necessary care needs.

    • Document patient conditions and treatments while maintaining confidentiality and patient rights.

    • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare staff to provide safe, timely, and competent care.

    • Deliver emergency care within scope of practice, including:

      • Vital signs

      • Point-of-care testing

      • Phlebotomy

      • EKGs

      • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

      • Other emergency management tasks

    • Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked environment.

    • Provide one-on-one observation for patients when needed, including those at risk of self-harm.

    • Answer phones, coordinate transfers, and perform additional duties aligned with hospital policies and state scope of practice.

    Requirements
    • High school diploma or GED.

    • Completion of an accredited EMT program.

    • Current state certification or license required.

    • BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (upon hire or within 90 days).

    • Flexible schedule — weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts required.

    • Ability to work full-time (36 hours per week) with 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.)

    Qualifications
    • Minimum of one year of direct medical clinical experience preferred.

    • Strong service excellence skills to support quality patient care and satisfaction.

    • Ability to prioritize patient needs based on severity.

    • Strong organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

    • Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting and independently as needed.

    • Proficiency with Windows-based software and EMR systems.

    • Commitment to infection control protocols and safety standards.

    • Physical ability to bend, stoop, lift up to 35 lbs, and utilize proper body mechanics.



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