Patient Care Technician - TPACU

Join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention as a Patient Care Technician in the TPACU (Thoracic Pre- and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit). This role supports the perioperative environment by preparing and maintaining surgical spaces, providing direct patient care, and ensuring efficient case turnover.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the surgical environment for assigned patients
• Provide direct patient care according to performance standards
• Clean and turn over the OR, preparing the surgical environment for the next patient
• Perform transport and supply responsibilities
• Clean the OR after the last case and prepare the room for closure
• Organize workflow to contribute to on-time starts and efficient case turnover
• Use resources efficiently, including time, materials, supplies, and equipment
• Put away all supplies and equipment after each case
• Demonstrate knowledge of operational costs and participate in cost-saving strategies
• Check with the ANM or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional assignments when free
• Maintain stability in performance while under pressure and handle crisis situations professionally

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or related healthcare training program

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years of experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role
• CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification upon hire

Schedule

• Night shifts: 7pm-7am and 11pm-7am
• Alternate weekends required
• Full-time, regular employment

Compensation and Benefits

• Minimum salary: $38,000 USD
• Midpoint salary: $47,500 USD
• Maximum salary: $57,000 USD
• Non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

MD Anderson offers employees:

• Paid employee medical benefits (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
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups
• Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs

Additional Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources
• 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; ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment
• Work location: Onsite