Patient Care Technician - Critical Care - Evening/Nights in United States, Texas, Houston, Houston (TX Med Ctr) at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Patient Care Technician position in Critical Care Unit (Evening/Nights - 36 hour work week)

 **The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach.   Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice.  The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital -based committees, and local and national conferences. 

The Patient Care Technician provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse. Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care. Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs.  Assists in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge and obtaining vital signs.  Updates and retrieves patient information.  Ensures patient environment is maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner.  Acts as part of an assigned care team.

Ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of recent experience working as a Patient Care Technician in an acute care setting.  Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.  Prefer one year of recent experience working in direct patient care.

Shift:  This position works 3-12/hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Evening/Nights

Benefits:

·       Employer-paid medical coverage starting day one for employees working 30+ hours/week, plus optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

·       Accruals for PTO and Extended Illness Bank, plus paid holidays, wellness, childcare, and other leave options.

·       Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service and access to extensive wellness, fitness, and employee resource groups.

·       Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System, voluntary retirement plans, and employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.

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. Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.