Patient Care Tech Med-Surg. PRN Nights
- PRN / per diem
- Nights
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open patient care technician jobs in Texas post a median of $20.42 an hour, the middle half $19.84–$22.44, across 27 jobs that state their pay. Patient care technicians employed in Texas earn a median of $18.03 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
Medicare rating of Nacogdoches Medical Center
Medicare gives Nacogdoches Medical Center 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Texas's hospitals average 3.4). 83% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Texas hospitals by rating.
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About the job
DESCRIPTION
Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs, and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store, and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: High school diploma or GED.
Experience
Preferred: 6 months of hospital experience
Certifications
Required: AHA BLS.
Physical Demands
Nacogdoches Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Nacogdoches Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note : Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
From Tenet Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Tenet Healthcare
Tenet Healthcare is a for-profit, publicly traded health care company in Dallas with nearly 100,000 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) employees. It runs 50 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) acute care and specialty hospitals in eight states and, through USPI, more than 500 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) ambulatory surgery centers and 26 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) surgical hospitals in 37 (source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)) states. Source: Tenet Healthcare, Form 10-K for 2025 (SEC)
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