Patient Care Technician - Mays Operating Room in United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr) at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Patient Care Technician – Mays Operating Room

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation’s top hospital for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals.” MD Anderson’s mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

Perioperative Services strives to be the safest perioperative environment in the world, to have the highest quality of perioperative outcomes, and to demonstrate the core values in our vision. Partnered with Anesthesiology and Critical Care, the Division of Nursing, and the Division of Surgery, this multidisciplinary team performs more than 15,000 surgical cases each year in more than 30 operating rooms spanning the Main Building and Mays Clinic.

Position Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant, stable work experience.
• Prefer recent experience working in critical care and/or procedural setting as a Patient Care Technician/Nursing Assistant.
• Must pass the pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
• Open to on-call and weekend shifts.
• Note: Patients are under anesthesia; there will be little to no patient interaction or a need to check vital signs.

Shift: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Essential Job Functions

Preparing Rooms for Surgery

• Cleans, mops, and wipes patient rooms prior to and after surgical cases.
• Assists nurses with specific medical procedures such as Bronchoscopy, Cystoscopy, and Endoscopy.
• Prevents or manages actual/potential patient problems by following nursing standards.
• Collects all supplies necessary for the assigned area using systematic and cost-effective methods.
• Collaborates with the caregiving team to facilitate and optimize patient care.
• Transports patients safely to and from assigned areas using stretchers and wheelchairs.

Key Functions

Accountability:

• Utilizes time efficiently by completing assigned responsibilities.
• Checks with ANM or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional assignments when free.
• Organizes workflow to contribute to on-time starts and efficient case turnovers.
• Uses resources efficiently (time, materials, supplies, equipment).
• Maintains stability in performance under pressure and handles crisis situations appropriately.
• Puts away all supplies and equipment after each case.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operational costs, participates in cost-saving strategies, and avoids waste of supplies/resources.
• Completes annual self-appraisal and provides required documentation.

Essential Performance Functions:

• Prepares and maintains the surgical environment for assigned patients.
• Provides direct patient care according to performance standards.
• Cleans and turns over the OR in preparation for the next patient.
• Performs transport and supply responsibilities according to performance standards.
• Cleans the OR after the last case and prepares the room for closure.

Teamwork:

• Communicates within and among team members in a healthy, constructive way.
• Avoids destructive behaviors that block team efforts.
• Values the contributions of all team members and publicly recognizes their efforts.
• Builds trust by demonstrating consistency in values, principles, and behaviors.
• Uses good listening skills, expresses ideas clearly, and promotes open communication.
• Meets all teamwork responsibilities outlined in the PCT position description.