Patient Care Technician - Acute Care Cancer Center (ER)

Join the Acute Care Cancer Center (ER) at MD Anderson Cancer Center as a Patient Care Technician. In this role, you will provide essential patient care services under the direction of registered nurses, directly contributing to patient comfort and clinical outcomes. You will work with patients experiencing oncologic emergencies, supporting a multidisciplinary care team dedicated to evaluating and treating cancer patients who require acute emergency intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobilization
• Support patient admit and discharge procedures
• Obtain and record vital signs
• Update and retrieve patient information
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment
• Function as a member of the assigned care team
• Perform other duties as assigned

Clinical Setting

The Acute Care Cancer Center is an emergency department specializing in acute care for cancer patients. The unit partners with multidisciplinary care centers to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients requiring emergency oncologic care.

Schedule and Shifts

This is a full-time, regular position requiring three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating weekends and holidays. Available shifts include:

• Day/Evening: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Evening/Night: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Mid-Shift: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification
• One year of patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably in an emergency room

Compensation

• Hourly range: $18.27 (minimum) to $27.40 (maximum), with a midpoint of $22.84
• Annual salary range: $38,000 (minimum) to $57,000 (maximum), with a midpoint of $47,500
• Non-exempt position eligible for overtime pay
• Referral bonus available

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium starting on the first day for employees working 30 or more hours per week
• Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage
• Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accruals
• Paid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programs
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service
• Teachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and illness-related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

Additional Information

• Work location: Onsite
• Relocation assistance available
• This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
• Requisition ID: 183458