--- title: Patient Care Tech / PCT Cardiac PCU description: Ardent Health Services is hiring for the Patient Care Tech / PCT Cardiac PCU role in Albuquerque, NM. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/patient-care-tech-pct-cardiac-pcu-at-ardent-health-partners-inc-01a0b3d0-563a-7f32-83f8-026e23ebef8f date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Ardent Health Services as Patient Care Tech / PCT Cardiac PCU in Albuquerque, NM. Full-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/kytxsp.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [Ardent Health Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Albuquerque, NM | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Nov 11, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** Ardent Health Services sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Ardent Health Services. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $43,000 – $51,000 a year (median $47,000). ## Description Overview Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Intermediate Care Cardiac PCU 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 Medical Center is an acute care hospital with 263 licensed beds, providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, stroke care, radiology, and oncology services. **Learn About a Day in the Life of a PCT:** [Synthesia video player - LHS - A Day In The Life - Patient Care Tech](https://share.synthesia.io/embeds/videos/91a4871c-a579-4c7e-93a0-d2f2ce90ca46) 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. - Observe patients’ progress to prepare and disseminate reports to the Registered Nurse or other medical staff. - Obtain and record patients' vital signs and collect specimens for lab tests. - Provide basic patient transport and housekeeping duties. Qualifications Job Requirements: - High School Diploma or GED. - BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care. 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