Compassionate PCT — Medical-Surgical Day Shift (3x12h)

Lifepoint Health; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medical Surgical Combo. This day shift (3x12s) runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, performing basic patient care under RN supervision and supporting a 34-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, observe and report changes, and help maintain clean rooms while collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• SRNA or EMT license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Handle with Care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs and intake/output.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
• Observes and promptly reports abnormal findings to nursing staff.
• Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
• Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
• Documents care and activities per unit standards.
• Participates in performance improvement and required education.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADL assistance

Observation and reporting

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM is hiring a Patient Care Technician for the Medical Surgical Combo. This day shift (3x12s) runs 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, performing basic patient care under RN supervision and supporting a 34-bed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit.

You will assist with daily living activities, monitor vitals, observe and report changes, and help maintain clean rooms while collaborating with nursing staff to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.