Compassionate Patient Care Technician - Acute Care

Community Health Systems; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in an acute care setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, organized environment.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with mobility and meals, basic procedures such as glucose testing, and reporting findings promptly.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of acute care experience or current enrollment in a nursing program.
• BCLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• CNA certification or CPCT preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing staff with delegated basic patient care tasks and maintain a safe, organized environment.
• Record vital signs, intake/output, and report findings to RN/LPN/LVN.
• Assist with meals, personal care, mobility, and use of mobility aids.
• Collect urine/stool samples and perform finger-stick blood glucose testing; document results.
• Communicate patient information to the care team and adhere to infection control procedures.
• Maintain professional conduct and comply with safety and confidentiality policies.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and risk management reporting.
• Maintain continuous observation of patients if required.

Skills

Patient care basics

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Patient confidentiality

Education

CNA certification preferred

CPCT certification preferred

Job description

Community Health Systems, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care under RN/LPN supervision in an acute care setting. You will assist with activities of daily living, monitor vital signs, and help maintain a safe, organized environment.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential. Responsibilities include data collection, assisting with mobility and meals, basic procedures such as glucose testing, and reporting findings promptly.