Patient Care Technician - Critical Care

MD Anderson; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX, is seeking a Patient Care Technician for our ICU, which comprises 55 beds and a 230-strong team. The role supports registered nurses, participates in a multidisciplinary team, and helps with ADLs, vital signs, and admissions/discharges.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and may have up to a year of direct patient care experience. Rotating 3-12 hour shifts include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required by Human Resources.
• Prefer one year of recent experience in direct patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Impacts patient comfort and overall outcome of care.
• Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
• Assists with activities of daily living, patient mobilization, admissions/discharges, and obtaining vital signs.
• Updates and retrieves patient information as needed.
• Ensures the patient environment is clean, safe, and orderly.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs

ADLs assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Our ICU has 55 beds and 230 employees; the ICU at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences.

Ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of recent experience working as a Patient Care Technician in an acute care setting. Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. Prefer one year of recent experience working in direct patient care.

Working Hours: This position works 3-12/hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Evening/Nights

Benefits:

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
• Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

Job Competencies

• Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Impacts patient comfort and overall outcome of care.
• Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
• Assists with activities of daily living, patient mobilization, admissions/discharges, and obtaining vital signs.
• Updates and retrieves patient information as needed.
• Ensures the patient environment is clean, safe, and orderly.
• Functions as part of an assigned care team.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Required: None
• Preferred: At least one year of Healthcare

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Preferred: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.

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 and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. 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.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Salary

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 57,000