Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Life Sciences Plaza

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage from day one

PTO & holidays accrual

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Life Sciences Plaza in Houston. You will support perioperative and recovery services, provide direct patient care, and assist with patient transport to maintain safe and efficient workflows.

Flexibility to float to other PACU areas, strong communication, and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Current or previous experience as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant preferred.
• Must be flexible to float to other areas within PACU.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to performance standards.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, and admit/discharge processes.
• Obtain and record vital signs; perform patient transport duties safely and efficiently.
• Prepare and maintain the surgical environment; clean and turnover operating rooms per standards.
• Update and retrieve patient information; ensure clean, safe, and orderly environments.

Skills

Direct patient care

Patient transport

Operational support

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (preferred)

Job description

Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit - Life Sciences Plaza

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports perioperative and recovery services within the Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Life Sciences Plaza.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is responsible for maintaining a safe, efficient surgical and recovery environment while providing direct patient care, patient transport, and operational support. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) works closely with nursing, anesthesia, and surgical teams to ensure timely workflows, room readiness, and adherence to performance standards.

MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. In this role, the PCT contributes to high-quality patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment by supporting patient safety, efficiency, and continuity of care across the perioperative setting.

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. Will have the ability to stay adaptable in a fast-paced clinical setting and will excel in high volume workflows while maintaining strong patient care standards. Current or previous experience as a PCT or Nursing Assistant is preferred. Must have flexibility to float to other areas within PACU.

Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40

The typical work schedule is 7:00am-3:30pm.

Why Us?

This role supports MD Anderson's mission by ensuring safe, efficient perioperative and recovery environments while delivering direct patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team. The PCT role offers meaningful patient interaction, consistent scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative clinical setting that supports work-life balance.

• 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.

Responsibilities

Accountability and Workflow

• Utilize time efficiently by completing assigned responsibilities and seeking additional assignments when available.
• Organize workflow to support on-time starts and efficient case turnovers.
• Use time, materials, supplies, and equipment efficiently to reduce waste.
• Maintain stable performance under pressure and manage crisis or difficult situations appropriately.
• Demonstrate awareness of operational costs and participate in cost-saving strategies.
• Put away all supplies and equipment after each case.
• Complete annual self-appraisal and provide required documentation.

Surgical Environment

• Prepare and maintain the surgical environment for assigned patients.
• Clean and turn over operating rooms according to performance standards.
• Clean the operating room after the last case and prepare rooms for closure.

Direct Patient Care and Transport

• Provide direct patient care according to performance standards.
• Assist with activities of daily living, mobilization, and admit and discharge processes.
• Obtain and record vital signs.
• Perform patient transport duties safely and efficiently.
• Perform supply and transport responsibilities according to performance standards.

Teamwork and Communication

• Act as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
• Update and retrieve patient information accurately.
• Ensure patient environments are clean, safe, and orderly.
• Function as part of an assigned care team.

Initiative

• Pursue learning and self-development opportunities.
• Actively seek feedback and apply learning to improve performance.
• Set high standards of performance and demonstrate a drive for results.

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Current or previous experience as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant.

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.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182988
• 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

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