Patient Care Technician - Nursing Resource Pool
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician in MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Nursing Resource Pool (NRP–Float Pool) provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse and directly supports patient comfort and outcomes. NRP is the institution’s full-time float pool, supplying trained technicians to support staffing needs across more than 20 inpatient units, including Surgical, Medical, Hematology, and specialty cohorts. Team members help maintain appropriate staffing when unit-based staff are unavailable or when census and acuity require additional support, while reducing reliance on outside agency staffing. This fast-paced role requires adaptability, strong time management, and the ability to provide safe, proficient care while floating to different units—sometimes multiple times during an 8- or 12-hour shift. The position includes evening or night schedules, mandatory every-other-weekend work, and rotating holidays. Patient care is provided under nursing supervision and in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Active Texas CNA license is listed as a candidate requirement.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association; RQI is not accepted.
- Strong communication and de-escalation skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.
- Strong clinical skills, interpersonal skills, time management, clear communication, and teamwork abilities.
- Must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Nice To Haves
- Experience providing 1:1 observation for patients who are agitated, confused, combative, or on suicidal precautions.
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification upon hire is listed as preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and support under the supervision of nursing staff.
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures.
- Perform 1:1 observation for patients who are agitated, confused, combative, or on suicidal precautions.
- Monitor and report changes in patient behavior or condition.
- Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Document care activities accurately and promptly.
- Float to different inpatient units every shift, potentially multiple times during an 8- or 12-hour shift.
Benefits
- Paid employee medical benefits with zero premium starting on the 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
