Patient Care Technician - Endoscopy Center

Patient Care Technician

Seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician to join MD Anderson's Endoscopy Center and play a key role in gastrointestinal (GI) cancer care.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in direct patient care. Must be organized, flexible, and demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service skills ensuring every interaction with patients, families, and coworkers reflects compassion and respect. CNA certification is preferred but not required. The schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 hours.

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

Partners with Health Care Team:

• Completion of routine or advanced patient care assignments as delegated.
• Escalate patient safety issues to charge nurse/ leadership team.
• Works with multidisciplinary team members to identify and address patient care needs.
• Participates in team and peer evaluations.

Supports Patients:

• Aids in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge, and vital signs.
• Utilizes validated advanced skills to support multidisciplinary goals aimed at assisting patients in reaching maximum functionality.
• Assist in obtaining vital signs which include applying EKG leads and measuring oral temperature.
• Assist in entering patient information in Central Monitor and print EKG strips.
• Provide assistance during discharging/ transferring patients from PACU.
• Empty drains and Foley catheters.
• Remove peripheral IV

Work Environment and Systems Work Environment:

• Maintains environment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Maintains unit and institutional competencies and adheres to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in unit projects focused on improving patient outcomes.
• Successfully complete required on-line training.
• Demonstrate accountability by reviewing electronic/written communication from the Division of Nursing and MD ACC.

Education:

• Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Work Experience:

• Required: None
• Preferred: At least one year of direct patient care 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.