Patient Care Tech: Medical-Surgical & Telemetry, Day Shift

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our Medical‑Surgical and Telemetry team on Day Shift (3x12s, 7:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M.). You will support RNs with vital signs, ADLs, and patient care in a 34‑bed unit.

Qualifications: High School Diploma, SRNA or EMT licensure, and BLS. You will maintain clean rooms, assist mobility, document care, and collaborate with nursing to ensure safe patient throughput.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• SRNA or EMT licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Handling 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 reports abnormal findings to nursing staff promptly.
• Maintains clean, safe patient rooms and common areas.
• Supports nursing/physician staff and department throughput.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

ADLs assistance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Memorial Medical Center Las Cruces is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our Medical‑Surgical and Telemetry team on Day Shift (3x12s, 7:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M.). You will support RNs with vital signs, ADLs, and patient care in a 34‑bed unit.

Qualifications: High School Diploma, SRNA or EMT licensure, and BLS. You will maintain clean rooms, assist mobility, document care, and collaborate with nursing to ensure safe patient throughput.