As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in the ICU at Las Palmas Medical Center, you will be a vital member of our collaborative nursing team, supporting Registered Nurses in providing hands-on care to critically ill patients. You will help create a safe, welcoming environment while assisting with daily patient needs and monitoring conditions to support care plans.
Clinical Setting
Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300+ bed full-service hospital in El Paso featuring the region's only kidney transplant center. The facility offers Level III trauma care, cardiac care, women's services, pediatric care, NICU, cancer care, and comprehensive emergency services.
Responsibilities
- Assist with patient preparation, mobility, transfers, and comfort to support smooth care and recovery
- Provide non-medicated care such as dressing changes, skin protection, and use of supportive devices
- Keep patient areas and common spaces clean, organized, and stocked to maintain safety and efficiency
- Manage supplies, equipment, and logs to support infection control and team readiness
- Communicate kindly with patients, families, and the care team to support safety and quality
Required Qualifications
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Benefits
Las Palmas Medical Center offers a comprehensive total rewards package including:
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services
- Free counseling and referral services
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence
- 401(k) Plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, and retirement readiness tools
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships
- Partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Fertility and family building support, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.