<p>The Hospitals of Providence – Trans Mountain Campus in El Paso, Texas is seeking a full-time Multi-Skilled Technician / Health Unit Coordinator (MST/HUC) to join its Med-Surg team on a day-shift schedule. This dual-function role combines direct patient care support with unit clerical coordination, making it an ideal position for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient environment and wants broad clinical exposure. The Hospitals of Providence have served the El Paso community since 1902 and operate five campuses — including a dedicated children's hospital — representing the region's most established hospital network.</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>Generous paid time off (PTO)</li> <li>Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)</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> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time, day-shift position on a Med-Surg inpatient unit</li> <li>Dual-function role: direct patient care support (CNA-level duties) combined with Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) clerical responsibilities</li> <li>Direct patient care duties include assistance with activities of daily living — bathing, toileting, turning, and feeding support</li> <li>Responds to call bells both at the nursing station and in patient rooms; maintains a safe and clean patient environment</li> <li>HUC duties include answering phones, entering physician orders, and providing general administrative support to the unit</li> <li>All patient care activities performed under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse responsible for the patient</li> <li>Proficiency with computer-driven patient care equipment and MS Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) utilized daily</li> <li>Part of a five-campus health system with a children's hospital and full spectrum of specialty service lines serving the greater El Paso region</li> <li>System has operated continuously in the El Paso community since 1902, with multi-generational patient and family trust</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Current BLS certification for healthcare providers required</li> <li>Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 6 months of hire</li> <li>Completion of a Nursing Assistant course preferred; demonstrated CNA and HUC competencies expected</li> <li>Prior clerical or customer service experience required; prior HUC experience in a clinical setting strongly preferred</li> <li>Proficiency in MS Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to operate computer-driven patient care equipment</li> <li>Physical ability to assist with patient transfers to and from the unit</li> <li>Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred, reflecting the El Paso patient population</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, nestled against the Franklin Mountains and bordered by New Mexico and the Rio Grande — offering a distinctive blend of Southwestern culture, outdoor recreation, and a low cost of living relative to most major metros. The city boasts over 300 days of sunshine annually, access to Franklin Mountains State Park for hiking and mountain biking, and a vibrant binational culture that makes it one of the most unique urban environments in the American Southwest. El Paso's affordable housing market, strong public and private school options, and close-knit community make it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking quality of life alongside meaningful clinical work.</p>