Patient Care Technician - PACU

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zero-premium medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston seeks a Patient Care Technician to support compassionate cancer care, research, education, and prevention efforts. The role emphasizes organized workflow, strong communication, and flexible coverage across PACU areas.

Shift runs 3:00pm–11:30pm, Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend rotation. Orientation is 6:30am–3pm for about eight weeks. Prior OR experience is preferred but not required; CNA upon hire is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be organized and flexible with strong communication and customer service skills.
• Prior procedural or operating room experience is preferred but not required.
• Candidate should be comfortable floating to other PACU areas as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with performance standards.
• Maintain efficient workflow and organize tasks across shifts.
• Prepare and maintain the surgical environment for assigned patients and turn over OR rooms.
• Assist with transport and supply responsibilities and manage supplies to avoid waste.
• Pursue ongoing learning and seek feedback for continual improvement.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Seeking a Patient Care Technician to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, and demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service skills ensuring every interaction with patients, families, and coworkers reflects compassion and respect. Prior procedural or operating room experience is preferred but not required. Candidates should feel confident floating to other PACU areas, as needed.

Note: The shift will be 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend rotation. Orientation will take place 6:30am - 3pm for approximately 8 weeks.

MD Anderson offers employees:

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 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 an 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.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Accountability
• Utilizes time in an efficient manner by completing assigned responsibilities. Checks with ANM or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional assignments when free.
• Organizes workflow (contributes to on-time starts, works to turnover cases as efficiently as possible); uses resources efficiently (time, materials, supplies, equipment).
• Maintains stability in performance while under pressure and handles crisis and difficult situations without inappropriate emotionality.
• Puts away all supplies & equipment after case.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational costs, participates in cost-saving strategies, and avoids wastes of supplies, resources.
• Completes annual self-appraisal and provides appropriate documentation.
• Prepares and Maintains the Surgical Environment for the assigned patient(s).
• Provides direct patient care according to performance standards.
• Cleans and turns over the OR, preparing the surgical environment for the next patient according to performance standards.
• Performs transport and supply responsibilities according to the performance standards.
• Cleans the OR after the last case and prepares the room for closure according to performance standards.
• Pursue learning & self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps; set high standard of performance; drive for results & achievement.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Prior Procedural or Operating Room experience.

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 183418
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening, Days, Evenings
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No