Patient Care Technician - Critical Care - Evening/Nights

MD Anderson • Houston, TX

78d • $38,000 - $57,000

About The Position

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital -based committees, and local and national conferences. The Patient Care Technician provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse. Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care. Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs. Assists in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge and obtaining vital signs. Updates and retrieves patient information. Ensures patient environment is maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Acts as part of an assigned care team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of recent experience working as a Patient Care Technician in an acute care setting.
• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

• One year of recent experience working in direct patient care.
• Nursing Assistant Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assist in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge, and obtaining vital signs.
• Update and retrieve patient information.
• Ensure patient environment is maintained in a clean, safe, and orderly manner.
• Act as part of an assigned care team.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week.
• 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.
• Access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.
• Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
• Voluntary retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees