<p>The Hospitals of Providence – Memorial Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a full-time Patient Care Technician II (PCT) for its Medical-Surgical unit, days shift. This is a direct patient-support role embedded within a five-hospital regional health system that has served the El Paso community since 1902, offering stable employment, a structured benefits package, and a clear pathway for clinical skill development in an acute care environment.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage</li> <li>401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</li> <li>Generous paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Career development and continuing education opportunities</li> <li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program</li> <li>Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance</li> <li>Note: benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, day-shift position on a Medical-Surgical unit</li> <li>Direct patient care support role working alongside registered nurses and nursing service personnel</li> <li>Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, and bed linen changes</li> <li>Meal tray service, between-meal nourishment support, and supply cleaning, sterilization, and storage</li> <li>Operation of computer-driven patient care equipment required</li> <li>Part of a five-hospital regional system including a dedicated children's hospital, serving the full spectrum of El Paso community healthcare needs</li> <li>Institution with over 120 years of continuous community service and multi-generational patient trust in the region</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Minimum education: High School Diploma or GED required</li> <li>Prior experience: none required; 6 months of acute care and/or previous clinical experience preferred</li> <li>Completion of a nursing assistant program required</li> <li>Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required; if Red Cross-certified at hire, American Heart Association certification must be obtained within 60 days</li> <li>Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer</li> <li>Prior clerical or customer service experience with Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) training in a clinical setting preferred</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to operate computer-driven patient care equipment; effective interpersonal and communication skills required</li> <li>E-Verify participant; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, bordered by New Mexico and the Rio Grande, offering a distinctive blend of Southwestern culture, bilingual community life, and year-round sunshine. The city is home to a low cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, a strong public and private school system, and abundant outdoor recreation including the Franklin Mountains State Park — the largest urban park in the United States. El Paso's proximity to Las Cruces, New Mexico and its international character make it a compelling destination for clinicians and support professionals seeking a vibrant, culturally rich community with genuine quality of life.</p>