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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Internal and external postings of all positions are open to qualified employees and outside applicants. If you would like additional information regarding any of the positions listed below, please contact Human Resources at 575.743.1274. Sierra Vista Hospital offers competitive wages, a generous paid-time-off package, and health benefits, including dental and vision options.APPLICATION
Email your completed application and resume to: hr@svhnm.org
Internal Application / SVH Employees Only
Email your completed application and resume to: hr@svhnm.org
NURSES & NURSING ASSISTANTS
Registered Nurse (ED), Full Time or PRN
Provides patient care in an Emergency Room. Responsible for the planning, delivery, and management of direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice. Current RN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC required.
Registered Nurse (Med/Surg), Full Time or PRN
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse medica and surgical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Current RN license, BLS, and ACLS required.
Provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with diverse medica and surgical conditions in a rural hospital setting. This role requires strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care. Current RN license, BLS, and ACLS required.
Clinic LPN, Full Time
Performs direct patient care tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collecting specimens under the supervision of a provider or mid-level practitioner. Key duties include documenting patient information, assisting with procedures, educating patients and families, and communicating any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team. Requires NM LPN licensure and BLS certification.
Performs direct patient care tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and collecting specimens under the supervision of a provider or mid-level practitioner. Key duties include documenting patient information, assisting with procedures, educating patients and families, and communicating any changes in patient condition to the healthcare team. Requires NM LPN licensure and BLS certification.
Medical Assistant, Full Time
Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards. Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required.
Provides patient care in the office setting. Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical, and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physician. Maintains regulatory requirements, nursing and office policies, procedures, and standards. Medical Assistant Certification and BLS required.
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
No Open Positions
LAB TECHNICIANS & ASSISTANTS
Medical Technologist, Full Time
Performs routine and complex laboratory testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for specimen collection and processing, test analysis, quality control, instrument maintenance, and accurate reporting of laboratory results in compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards. As part of a Critical Access Hospital, the Medical Technologist works independently and may serve as the sole laboratory professional on duty, providing timely, accurate, and high-quality laboratory services for patients of all ages. Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field required. Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) certification through ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent certifying organization required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Performs routine and complex laboratory testing to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Responsible for specimen collection and processing, test analysis, quality control, instrument maintenance, and accurate reporting of laboratory results in compliance with federal, state, and accrediting agency standards. As part of a Critical Access Hospital, the Medical Technologist works independently and may serve as the sole laboratory professional on duty, providing timely, accurate, and high-quality laboratory services for patients of all ages. Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field required. Current Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) certification through ASCP, AMT, or an equivalent certifying organization required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
therapists & ASSISTANTS
Physical Therapist, Full Time
Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy treatment plans of care prescribed by a licensed physician. Consult and interact with medical staff, implement/administer treatment. Review and document progress of patients. May assign or monitor the work of aids, assistants, and/or students. Must possess current state license required
Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing, and administering physical therapy treatment plans of care prescribed by a licensed physician. Consult and interact with medical staff, implement/administer treatment. Review and document progress of patients. May assign or monitor the work of aids, assistants, and/or students. Must possess current state license required
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Paramedic, Full Time
Responsible for providing advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients in the pre-hospital setting. Operating under medical direction, Paramedic is responsible for assessing patients, initiating treatment, and ensuring safe transport to appropriate medical facilities. NM Paramedic licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
Radiology
Mammography Technician, Full Time
Responsible for performing high-quality mammographic imaging procedures to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. This position supports the mission of a critical access hospital by providing compassionate, patient-centered care to a rural and diverse population while maintaining compliance with federal and New Mexico state regulations. Current ARRT certification in Radiography, New Mexico Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Program licensure, ARRT Mammography certification or obtained within (12) months of employment, and BLS certification required.
Respiratory
Respiratory Therapist, Full Time and PRN
Provides essential cardiopulmonary care across inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings, including oxygen therapy, ventilator management, airway support, and diagnostic testing. Respiratory Therapist must work collaboratively with clinical teams to stabilize, treat, and educate patients. NM RRT License, BLS, ACLS, and NRP certification required.
Cardiopulmonary Services Manager, Full Time
Leads the clinical, operational, personnel, and financial functions of Cardiopulmonary Services at Sierra Vista Hospital. The manager provides hands-on respiratory care and oversees authorized cardiopulmonary diagnostic and sleep study services, ensuring safe, timely, evidence-based care within staff competency, medical staff direction, and hospital capabilities. The position partners with the CNO, designated medical director or medical staff, nursing, and other departments to support emergency stabilization, inpatient and outpatient care, continuity of care, and transfer to a higher level of care when indicated. Current New Mexico Respiratory Therapist Licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required. Neonatal Resuscitation certification completed withing six (6) months of hire.
PHARMACISTS
Pharmacist, Full Time
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for a combined Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, supporting inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and primary care services. This role ensures safe and effective medication use while maintaining compliance with New Mexico Board of Pharmacy rules, CMS CAH Conditions of Participation, and RHC federal regulations. The pharmacist collaborates closely with providers, nurses, and care teams across the hospital and clinic to improve medication safety, chronic disease management, and patient outcomes. PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh), Active New Mexico Pharmacist License, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS obtained within (6) six months of employment.
Provides comprehensive pharmaceutical care for a combined Critical Access Hospital and Rural Health Clinic, supporting inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and primary care services. This role ensures safe and effective medication use while maintaining compliance with New Mexico Board of Pharmacy rules, CMS CAH Conditions of Participation, and RHC federal regulations. The pharmacist collaborates closely with providers, nurses, and care teams across the hospital and clinic to improve medication safety, chronic disease management, and patient outcomes. PharmD or Bachelor of Pharmacy (RPh), Active New Mexico Pharmacist License, and BLS, ACLS, and PALS obtained within (6) six months of employment.
MEDICAL ASSISTANTS
No Open Positions
administrative & clerical
House Supervisor, RN (Weekend Shift), Full Time
Provides administrative, operational, and clinical oversight during nights, weekends, holidays, and other off-hours. The House Supervisor serves as the hospital's administrative representative, ensuring safe patient care, appropriate staffing, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across departments. This role maintains a clinical presence, supports patient care as needed, and provides operational leadership during emergencies, high census, increased acuity, and staffing shortages while coordinating issues and follow-up with department leaders and the Administrator-on-Call. NM Registered Nurse License, Associate Degree in Nursing, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.
Provides administrative, operational, and clinical oversight during nights, weekends, holidays, and other off-hours. The House Supervisor serves as the hospital's administrative representative, ensuring safe patient care, appropriate staffing, regulatory compliance, and effective communication across departments. This role maintains a clinical presence, supports patient care as needed, and provides operational leadership during emergencies, high census, increased acuity, and staffing shortages while coordinating issues and follow-up with department leaders and the Administrator-on-Call. NM Registered Nurse License, Associate Degree in Nursing, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certification required.
Provider Services Director, Full Time
Responsible for the daily operations of outpatient services, ensuring quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service. Oversees staffing, scheduling, office operations, and supply management while promoting teamwork, policy adherence, and HIPAA compliance. Monitors staff performance, supports professional development, and serves as a liaison among clinic staff, physicians, patients, families, and caregivers to ensure effective communication and a positive patient experience. Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field required.
Responsible for the daily operations of outpatient services, ensuring quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and excellent customer service. Oversees staffing, scheduling, office operations, and supply management while promoting teamwork, policy adherence, and HIPAA compliance. Monitors staff performance, supports professional development, and serves as a liaison among clinic staff, physicians, patients, families, and caregivers to ensure effective communication and a positive patient experience. Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Nursing, Public Health, or a related field required.
CNA / Unit Clerk (Med Surg), Full Time or PRN
Responsible for performing a dual role, combining administrative clerical duties with direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. This position provides essential support to the medical team and ensures the efficient flow of both patient care and administrative tasks. CNA and BLS certification required.
Responsible for performing a dual role, combining administrative clerical duties with direct patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. This position provides essential support to the medical team and ensures the efficient flow of both patient care and administrative tasks. CNA and BLS certification required.
Chief Nursing Officer, Full Time
Serves as the senior nursing executive and is responsible for the (3) strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administration of all nursing and patient care services within the Critical Access Hospital. The CNO ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, New Mexico state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. In collaboration with medical staff, department leaders, and executive leadership, drives quality improvement initiatives, enhances patient outcomes and experience, supports workforce development, and advances the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required. BLS certification required. Nursing leadership certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC, or equivalent) required within 24 months of hire.
Serves as the senior nursing executive and is responsible for the (3) strategic leadership, operational oversight, and administration of all nursing and patient care services within the Critical Access Hospital. The CNO ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centered care while maintaining compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation, New Mexico state regulations, accreditation standards, and organizational policies. In collaboration with medical staff, department leaders, and executive leadership, drives quality improvement initiatives, enhances patient outcomes and experience, supports workforce development, and advances the hospital's mission, vision, and strategic goals. Master’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, or a related field required. Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required. BLS certification required. Nursing leadership certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC, or equivalent) required within 24 months of hire.
Registration Clerk, Full Time
Serve patients and community by completing patient registration by providing information regarding registration and eligibility process, receiving, verifying, and entering data. Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them; notifying personnel of visitor’s arrival or incoming phone call; maintains security and telecommunication system.
Serve patients and community by completing patient registration by providing information regarding registration and eligibility process, receiving, verifying, and entering data. Serves visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them; notifying personnel of visitor’s arrival or incoming phone call; maintains security and telecommunication system.
Case Manager (RN), Full Time
Responsible for coordinating patient care across the continuum to ensure safe, effective, and timely transitions. Working within a Critical Access Hospital setting, the Case Manager blends clinical expertise, advocacy, resource coordination, and patient education to support high-quality care for a rural population. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS Conditions of Participation specific to CAH facilities. Bachelor's degree in Nursing, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required, and BLS certification required.
Responsible for coordinating patient care across the continuum to ensure safe, effective, and timely transitions. Working within a Critical Access Hospital setting, the Case Manager blends clinical expertise, advocacy, resource coordination, and patient education to support high-quality care for a rural population. This role ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, including CMS Conditions of Participation specific to CAH facilities. Bachelor's degree in Nursing, current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Mexico or eligibility to practice under the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) required, and BLS certification required.
Security
No Open Positions
kitchen & housekeeping
Cook, Full Time
Prepares and cooks meals for patients, employees, and visitors working from established recipes, formulas and menu cycles. May have an assistant or help. Confers with the Dietary Manager or Dietician regarding food needs, modified diets, menu changes, etc. Operates commercial and large-scale cooking equipment and appliances.
Barista, Part Time
Responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and light food items while providing excellent customer service to hospital staff, patients, visitors, and community members. This role maintains food safety standards, ensures a clean and welcoming coffee shop environment, and accurately handles cash and point-of-sale transactions.
EVS Technician, Full Time
Maintains hospital facilities with a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Performs a variety of duties including cleaning, disinfecting, and waste management, with a focus on preventing the spread of infections.
Maintains hospital facilities with a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Performs a variety of duties including cleaning, disinfecting, and waste management, with a focus on preventing the spread of infections.
Lead EVS Technician (Nights)
Coordinates night shift Environmental Services activities and performs hands-on cleaning to maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary hospital environment. Assigns and monitors shift work, inspects completed tasks, and communicates coverage needs and unresolved concerns to the Environmental Services Manager. Supports infection prevention, patient safety, service excellence, and organizational performance improvement.
Information Systems
No Open Positions
Maintenance
Technician, Full Time
Performs preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance duties necessary to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the hospital's buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment. This position supports Sierra Vista Hospital and Clinics by maintaining compliance with applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. Responsibilities include performing repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems; responding to maintenance requests; and participating in after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.
Performs preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance duties necessary to ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the hospital's buildings, grounds, utilities, and equipment. This position supports Sierra Vista Hospital and Clinics by maintaining compliance with applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and operational needs. Responsibilities include performing repairs to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems; responding to maintenance requests; and participating in after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.
what matters to us... and OUR PATIENTS.
OUR MISSION
Provide high quality, highly reliable, and medically proficient healthcare services to the citizens of Sierra County.
OUR VISION
Become the trusted, respected, and desired destination for the highest quality of healthcare in the state of New Mexico; exceed compliance and quality expectations and improve the quality of life for our patients and the community.
OUR VALUES
Safety, Honesty, Accountability, Respect, Professionalism, Kindness, Integrity, Trust.