Patient Care Technician - Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit

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

Job summary

Join a leading cancer care institution as a Patient Care Technician in the Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit. You'll provide crucial support for patients recovering from surgery while enjoying comprehensive benefits including paid medical insurance and generous PTO. This role offers clear pathways for career advancement in an environment dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Benefits

100% Paid Medical Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with activities of daily living including hygiene and mobility.
• Measure and record vital signs and blood glucose levels.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician – Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Grow your career where it matters most – at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

MD Anderson offers more than just a job – it offers a mission. As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in our Transition Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients recovering from surgery in one of the top-ranked cancer centers in the nation.

We proudly offer:

• 100% Paid Medical Insurance

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities

About MD Anderson:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected cancer care institutions, consistently ranked No. 1 for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report. As one of only 49 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers, MD Anderson is dedicated to eliminating cancer through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, education, and prevention.

About Perioperative Services:
Our Perioperative Services team performs over 15,000 surgical cases annually across more than 30 operating rooms in the Main Building and Mays Clinic. Partnering with Anesthesiology, Critical Care, Nursing, and Surgery divisions, our goal is to create the safest and highest-quality perioperative environment in the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including hygiene, mobility, and feeding

• Assist with admission and discharge processes

• Accurately measure and record vital signs, blood glucose levels, and weight

• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized environment for patients

• Retrieve and update patient information in the electronic medical record system

• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary care team

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Nursing Assistant

• Comfortable with direct patient care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail

Education
High school diploma or equivalent.

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

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: 175031
• 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: Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
• Science Jobs: No