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Ernest Health·Las Cruces, New Mexico
Patient Care Tech
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The Patient Care Technician works under the supervision of a registered nurse to provide direct bedside care to patients. They are responsible for integrating the hospital's mission and guiding principles into their daily practice.
Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!
Join a Team Committed to Restoring Lives At Rehabilitation Hospital of Southern New Mexico, we are more than a hospital—we are a community of caregivers driven by purpose, compassion, and a shared mission to help patients regain independence after life-changing illness or injury.
Located in Las Cruces, NM, our hospital offers state-of-the-art therapy, personalized care plans, and an interdisciplinary team approach that delivers exceptional outcomes.
Whether you’re a clinician, therapist, or healthcare leader, you’ll find a rewarding career here where your work truly makes a difference.
Why consider relocating to Las Cruces?
Nestled in the Mesilla Valley against the backdrop of the Organ Mountains, Las Cruces offers a stunning desert landscape, a relaxed pace of life, and a warm, welcoming community.
Whether you’re seeking adventure, culture, or a lower cost of living, Las Cruces delivers.
300+ days of sunshine annually—ideal for hiking, biking, and outdoor living.
Easy access to the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, White Sands National Park, and the Rio Grande.
Home to New Mexico State University, bringing energy, education, and innovation to the area.
As a participating hospital of Ernest Health, we offer robust recognition, wellness, and retention programs.
These programs focus to enhance the employees’ work experience, recognize, and celebrate achievements.
We also encourage employees to share their work experience through “My Ernest Journey” and through our Engagement Survey, where our approach is “You Spoke, We Listened”.
These platforms provide additional avenues for employees to give feedback about their work experience and share what is important to them.
Our hospital offers comprehensive benefits, designed to support your health and financial well-being.
PPO and High Deductible Medical Plan options Flexible and Health Saving account options available Dental and Vision coverage 401K with employer matching Life insurance Short-and-long term disability Competitive compensation and shift differentials. PCT Career Path pay! Wellness & Work Life balance: Employee Assistance Program Wellness Program with quarterly wellness challenges with participation incentives. Earned Time Off - Start accruing vacation time on start date. Professional Growth: Clinical Career Ladder bonus program Nursing Preceptor bonus program Continuing education opportunities What you bring: A passion for patient care, a team player, motivating and collaborating therapist to assist patients to reach the best outcome. C.N.A Certification preferred. Experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician required. Current CPR
Working under the supervision of registered nurse, primarily responsible for providing direct bedside care to patients. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, education and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It’s not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $
Candidates must have experience as a C.N.A. or Patient Care Technician and hold a current CPR certification. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, along with a C.N.A. license.
Market context
In New Mexico, nursing roles that support home health, long-term care, and developmentally disabled patients are often in steady demand, especially when agencies need licensed RNs who can work independently. These positions are competitive because employers value a current New Mexico RN license, a valid driver’s license, required insurance, and experience in related care settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original posting for any scheduling, documentation, or travel expectations before applying.