<p>Nacogdoches Medical Center is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician for its Med-Surg unit on the day shift in Nacogdoches, TX. This nearly 50-year-old community hospital anchors East Texas healthcare with a broad range of service lines — from cardiology and neuroscience to oncology and obstetrics — giving PCTs daily exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population in a collaborative, team-driven 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>Generous paid time off</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 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 dedicated Med-Surg unit</li> <li>Works under the direct supervision of registered nurses and unit supervisors</li> <li>Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, bed linen changes, meal tray service and collection, and between-meal nourishment support</li> <li>Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and preparing patient care supplies</li> <li>Hospital service lines include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatment protocols), and bariatric/weight loss surgery</li> <li>Regional referral center serving the broader East Texas community for nearly 50 years</li> <li>Collaborative team environment with a stated institutional commitment to advanced technology and patient-centered care</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required</li> <li>American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required</li> <li>Minimum six months of hospital experience preferred</li> <li>Familiarity with standard patient care concepts, practices, and procedures in an acute care setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Nacogdoches is known as the oldest town in Texas, offering a rich cultural heritage, a low cost of living, and a welcoming small-city atmosphere in the heart of the Piney Woods of East Texas. Home to Stephen F. Austin State University, the area features a vibrant arts scene, abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, and lake access, and a strong sense of community. Dallas and Houston are both within a roughly three-hour drive, providing easy access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a relaxed, affordable quality of life.</p>