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Patient Care Technician - Non - Operating Room Recovery Unit
Patient Care Technician in Post Anesthesia Care Unit
The Patient Care Technician in Post Anesthesia Care Unit supports Perioperative Services at MD Anderson Cancer Center, contributing to patient care in a high-acuity surgical recovery environment. Perioperative Services is a multidisciplinary department partnered with Anesthesiology and Critical Care, the Nursing Division, and the Surgery Division, supporting more than 15,000 surgical cases annually across more than 30 operating rooms in the Main Building and Mays Clinic. The Patient Care Technician in Post Anesthesia Care Unit plays a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and patient-centered post-anesthesia environment.
MD Anderson Cancer Center is a leading institution focused on cancer care, research, education, and prevention. Recognized as the nation’s No. 1 hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in 2017, MD Anderson is one of only 49 National Cancer Institute–designated comprehensive cancer centers. The Patient Care Technician in Post Anesthesia Care Unit contributes directly to this mission by supporting high-quality perioperative outcomes and patient recovery.
The ideal candidate is an individual with experience as a Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant, with direct patient contact experience and demonstrated ability to obtain vital signs, blood glucose readings, and patient weights. Experience in a fast-paced clinical environment and comfort working as part of a multidisciplinary care team are strongly preferred.
Salary Range (40-hour work week): Minimum $18.27 – Midpoint $22.84 – Maximum $27.40 per hour
Work Schedule:
- Monday – Friday (8 hours/day)
- 2:45 PM – 11:15 PM shift
- Rotating Saturday schedule required
Why Us?
This role supports MD Anderson’s mission by ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate, and efficient care during post-anesthesia recovery while working alongside highly specialized clinical teams. The position offers meaningful career growth opportunities within a world-renowned institution that values collaboration, professional development, and 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
• Act as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including mobility and positioning.
• Support patient admit and discharge processes.
• Obtain and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient weights.
• Update and retrieve patient information as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient care environment.
EDUCATION
- Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Preferred: At least one year of Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant 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
