The Hospitals of Providence – Trans Mountain Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a full-time, night-shift Multi-Skilled Tech / Health Unit Coordinator (MST/HUC) to support its Med-Surg unit. This dual-function role combines direct patient care assistance with unit clerical coordination, making it an ideal position for a candidate who thrives in a fast-paced inpatient environment and wants broad clinical and administrative exposure. The Hospitals of Providence have served the El Paso community since 1902 and operate five campuses, including a dedicated children's hospital, providing a stable, mission-driven employment environment.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Full-time, night-shift position on a Med-Surg inpatient unit
- Dual-function role: direct patient care (CNA-level duties) combined with Health Unit Coordinator (HUC) clerical responsibilities
- Direct patient care duties include assistance with activities of daily living — bathing, toileting, turning, and feeding assistance — performed under the supervision of the charge registered nurse
- HUC responsibilities include answering phones, entering physician orders, responding to call bells at the station and in-room, and providing general administrative unit support
- Operates within a five-campus health system serving the greater El Paso region, with a history of community service dating to 1902
- System includes a dedicated children's hospital and multiple specialty service lines across the regional network
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) environment reflecting the El Paso patient population; bilingual fluency is a preferred asset
- Computer-driven patient care equipment in use; proficiency in MS Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Current BLS certification for healthcare providers required
- Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required within 6 months of hire
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant course preferred; demonstrated CNA and HUC competencies required
- Prior clerical or customer service experience required; prior HUC experience in a clinical setting preferred
- Proficiency in MS Windows-based applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to operate computer-driven patient care equipment
- Physical ability to assist with patient transfers to and from the unit
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish preferred
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to the south — a unique binational metropolitan area of nearly 2.5 million people. The city offers a low cost of living relative to most major Texas metros, abundant sunshine, and access to the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban park in the United States, along with world-class hiking, cycling, and outdoor recreation. El Paso's rich cultural heritage, strong military presence anchored by Fort Bliss, and growing culinary and arts scene make it a compelling destination for healthcare professionals seeking an affordable, community-oriented lifestyle with genuine regional character.