# Patient Care Technician - PRN Chest Pain Obs

- **Company:** Lifepoint Health
- **Published:** May 13, 2026
- **Location:** On-site, New Mexico
- **Setting:** Hospital
- **Credentials:** BLS / CPR
- **Apply:** https://ibnjjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/336598

## About

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care activities and unit support tasks to promote safe, efficient care and patient throughput. Provides assistance with activities of daily living and routine monitoring, maintains a clean and stocked environment, and supports nursing/physician staff. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. FLSA: Non-Exempt.

- Performs basic patient care as delegated by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possible blood glucose measurements, and accurate intake/output recording.
- Assists patients with activities of daily living (bathing, grooming, eating, toileting, ambulation).
- Observes and promptly reports abnormal physical, mental, or emotional findings to nursing staff.
- Maintains clean, safe, and well-stocked patient rooms and common areas.
- Manages the tech desk and supports nursing/physician staff and overall department throughput.
- Documents care and activities per unit standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned; participates in performance improvement and required education.

**Populations Served:** Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult.

**Protected Health Information Accessed:** Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record.

**Exposure:** Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present.

**Physical Requirements (typical):** Frequent standing, walking, reaching, keyboard entry, repetitive movements, kneeling, lifting/moving patients; occasional sitting and squatting; rare running or climbing. Vision near/far and depth perception frequent/constant; color distinction frequent. Occasional exposure to biohazardous waste, chemicals, gases/vapors/fumes; latex exposure frequent.

**Education:** High School diploma preferred.

**License:** SRNA or EMT preferred.

**Certifications:** BCLS required; Handle with Care preferred.

**Skills:** Critical thinking, decisive judgment, ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment; rapid learning and navigation of multiple software systems; effective English communication (read/write/speak); ability to complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.

Source: https://medjoblist.com/jobs/patient-care-technician-prn-chest-pain-obs-lifepoint-health-66901ca5-4855-4ac8-b0db-073426eeaec7