Patient Care Technician - Nursing Resource Pool

MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician position in the Nursing Resource Pool (NRP – Float Pool) at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse and directly impacts patient comfort and outcome of care. The Nursing Resource Pool (NRP) serves as the institution’s full-time float pool, providing highly trained Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to support the operational needs of the organization. NRP nursing assistants help maintain appropriate staffing levels across units, especially when unit-based staff are on vacation, out due to illness, or when census and acuity require additional support. NRP plays a key role in supporting the Division of Nursing and Inpatient Operations by reducing reliance on outside agency staffing. Team members float to all 20+ inpatient units, including Surgical, Medical, Hematology, and various Specialty Cohorts. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong time-management skills, adaptability, and the ability to deliver safe, proficient patient care, even when floated multiple times during an 8- or 12-hour shift. Applicants should demonstrate strong clinical skills, interpersonal strengths, effective time-management, clear communication, and solid teamwork abilities to successfully thrive within the float pool environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Active Texas CNA license
• Minimum of 12 months of recent hospital experience in an acute care/inpatient setting as a Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician
• Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

• Strong clinical skills
• Interpersonal strengths
• Effective time-management
• Clear communication
• Solid teamwork abilities

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 all patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care
• Document care activities accurately and promptly
• Float to different inpatient units every shift, even multiple times in a 8- or 12-hour shift

Benefits

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on 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, AD&D 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
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED