Patient Care Technician - Nursing Resource Pool

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician works in MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Nursing Resource Pool (NRP), the institution’s full-time float pool. Under the direction of nursing staff, the technician provides patient care that supports patient comfort and outcomes. NRP technicians help maintain staffing across inpatient units when unit-based staff are unavailable or when census and acuity require additional support, reducing reliance on outside agency staffing. Technicians float to all 20+ inpatient units, including Surgical, Medical, Hematology, and specialty cohorts. This fast-paced role requires adaptability, strong time management, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and the ability to deliver safe, proficient care while potentially moving between units multiple times during an 8- or 12-hour shift. The position is currently for the evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (1445–2315), five shifts per week, with mandatory every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday coverage. The posted hourly salary range is $18.27 minimum, $22.84 midpoint, and $27.40 maximum. The position may involve responsibility for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. If applicable, routine reviews and screening may be required; satisfying and maintaining related requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment. Applicants must pass any pre-employment skills test required and administered by Human Resources.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Active Texas CNA license.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association; RQI is not accepted.
At least two years of experience in an inpatient or acute-care setting, as stated in the role overview and NRP candidate requirements.
Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
Ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
Ability to adapt to floating across inpatient units and demonstrate strong time management, interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills.
Pass any pre-employment skills test required and administered by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing one-to-one observation for patients who are agitated, confused, combative, or on suicide precautions.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification upon hire, listed as preferred in the licenses and certifications section.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures.
Provide one-to-one observation for patients who are agitated, confused, combative, or on suicide precautions.
Monitor and report changes in patient behavior or condition.
Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity of care.
Accurately and promptly document care activities.
Float to different inpatient units each shift, potentially moving between units multiple times during an 8- or 12-hour shift.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium for employees working 30 or more hours per week, starting on the first day.
Group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) 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 and AD&D coverage and an illness-related reduced salary pay program.
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts.
Fertility benefits.
State of Texas longevity pay.
Wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.