Patient Care Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center (11 am - 7:30 pm)

MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Ambulatory Treatment Center Patient Care Technician (PCT) position's main purpose is to provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse. The Patient Care Technician impacts patient comfort and outcome of care. Patient Care Technician opportunity in the Ambulatory Treatment Center department. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of direct patient care experience. Shift: M-F 11:00 am – 7:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays Location: May require rotating between all ATC units based on business need: ATC Main, ATC Mays and/or ATC Life Science Plaza (LSP). Meaningful Impact: Play a vital role in supporting cancer patients by contributing directly to their comfort, safety, and care outcomes in a world-renowned institution dedicated to eliminating cancer. Professional Growth: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic clinical setting with opportunities for skill development, competency check-offs, and exposure to advanced patient care practices. Team-Oriented Environment: Work alongside experienced healthcare professionals in a collaborative atmosphere, with rotating assignments across multiple ATC units, offering variety and learning across different care teams.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient care experience.
Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certification.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe environment of care through extensive knowledge of operating, maintaining, and cleaning of all equipment.
Clean/disinfect, high touch patient care equipment & items to include, but not limited to beds, stretchers, recliners, wheelchairs, overbed tables, bedside commodes, IV poles, vital sign machines, EKG machines & cables, etc.
Assist in obtaining vital signs.
Make sure the overbed table, telephone and call light are within the patient’s reach.
Assist in ambulation, out of bed to chair and/or going to the bathroom.
Provide nourishment to patients as directed by the clinical nurse.
Empty drains and Foley catheters.
Remove peripheral IV.
Handle and transport laboratory specimens, samples and blood products promptly.
Performs POC testing as applicable.
Document in electronic health record.
Assist patient/family with gathering personal belongings.
Transport patients safely to and from the lobby promptly so as not to delay patient care.
Discard disposable equipment, supplies, trash, suction canisters, etc.
Return equipment to storage locations as appropriate.
Request pillows, linens, and supplies as needed, including removal of soiled items.
Maintain supply inventory management and audit for expired items.
Always identify patients according to the Institutional Policy.
Strict compliance with the principles of aseptic technique when providing care to patients.
Assist in identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.
Escalate patient safety issues to charge nurse/leadership team.
Participate in educational events and competency check off.