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.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program 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 day-shift position on a dedicated Med-Surg unit
- Works under the direct supervision of registered nurses and unit supervisors
- Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance, vital signs monitoring, bed linen changes, meal tray service and collection, and between-meal nourishment support
- Responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, storing, and preparing patient care supplies
- 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
- Regional referral center serving the broader East Texas community for nearly 50 years
- Collaborative team environment with a stated institutional commitment to advanced technology and patient-centered care
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Minimum six months of hospital experience preferred
- Familiarity with standard patient care concepts, practices, and procedures in an acute care setting
About the Community
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.