Patient Care Technician - TPACU

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 has completed a Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or related healthcare training program and brings 1 to 2 years of experience in a patient care role. They demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, and customer service skills and thrive in a fast-paced perioperative environment. This individual is committed to delivering exceptional patient care while supporting efficient workflow, staffing coverage, and patient throughput within the TPACU.

Shift is Nights: 7pm-7am & 11pm-7am, with alternate weekends.

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.

Essential Performance Functions

• 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 the performance standards.

Initiative

• 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: One to two years of experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, or in a related healthcare role.

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