Patient Care Technician - Telemetry & Thoracic/Cardiovascular Unit
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician supports direct patient care in the Telemetry & Thoracic/Cardiovascular Unit at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The unit cares for patients with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular conditions, including continuous telemetry monitoring, post-operative heart and lung surgery care, and recovery support. The technician works with registered nurses and the interdisciplinary team to provide timely, compassionate care and support safe, high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced inpatient setting. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring and documenting vital signs, supporting admissions, discharges, and transfers, and helping maintain a safe and comfortable environment. The position is onsite, with an evening/night schedule and rotating shifts, including 7 p.m.–7 a.m. and 3 p.m.–11 p.m. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The pay range is $18.27–$27.40 per hour, with a midpoint of $22.84, based on a 40-hour work week. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent; no work experience is required. Hospital or oncology experience is preferred, and CNA certification is preferred upon hire. Candidates must pass a pre-employment skills test as required by Human Resources. This position may also involve routine reviews and screening related to maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure; satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must pass a pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
- Must satisfy and maintain applicable requirements for the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if relevant to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a hospital environment.
- Oncology experience.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
- Support patient mobilization and positioning to promote comfort and safety.
- Assist with patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Obtain and accurately and timely record vital signs.
- Update and retrieve patient information as required for care coordination.
- Communicate relevant observations and changes to the nursing team.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
- Act as an active member of the assigned multidisciplinary care team.
- Support unit workflows to promote patient comfort and positive outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet patient care needs.
Benefits
- Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
- Optional group dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability insurance.
- Paid time off accruals and an Extended Illness Bank.
- Paid holidays and other leave options, including wellness and childcare leave.
- Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
- Wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
- Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
- Voluntary retirement plans.
- Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
- 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
