PRN - Advanced Patient Care Technician; APCT

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

• 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.

• 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.).

• 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.