Job Title: Patient Care Technician – Medical Surgical Telemetry
Schedule: PRN
Your experience matters
Memorial Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare
delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound
commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to
others. As a Patient Care Tech joining our team, you’re embracing a vital
mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful
journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable
difference in the lives of those we serve
Department/Unit Summary
Join our team! This department consists of 34-bed Medical-Surgical and Telemetry
floors, providing care for a diverse patient population requiring acute medical
and cardiac monitoring services. Staffing includes 2-3 Patient Care Technicians
(PCTs) per floor based on census. When the patient census exceeds 24 patients, a
third technician is added to support patient care needs. The typical
patient-to-technician ratio is approximately 8-12 patients per technician,
ensuring adequate support for patient care, mobility assistance, vital sign
monitoring, and activities of daily living. The team works collaboratively with
nursing staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced
acute care environment.
How you'll contribute:
A Patient Care Tech who excels in this role:
* Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital
signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output
recording.
* Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating,
toileting, ambulation).
* Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional
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.
* Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement
and required education.
Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood,
Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.
Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance,
Financial, Complete Medical Record.
Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.
Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard
entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional
sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth
perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to
biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent
Shift: PRN shifts
What we're looking for:
* Education: High School Diploma
* License: SRNA or EMT
* Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Required; Handle with Care Preferred
Why join us:
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing
excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position
also offers:
* Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement
opportunities.
Connect with a Recruiter:
Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Hunter
Delacruz by emailing hunter.delacruz@lifepoint.net
About our Health System
Memorial Medical Center is a 199 bed acute hospital located in Las Cruces, NM
and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network
committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and
behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your
next career milestone—your experience matters.
EEOC Statement
“Memorial Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMC is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with
all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of
Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans
29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and
behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across
the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers
and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through
talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with
opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a
difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to
promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with
an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and
reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.