What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Post Anesthesia Care Unit position at MD Anderson Cancer Center?
Position : Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Department : Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Shift : 4 : 00 PM - 12 : 30 AM
Why Join Our Team in PACU?
PACU boasts a strong culture of teamwork. While the workload can be demanding, the collaborative environment ensures that everyone supports each other, making the job easier and more enjoyable.
Preferred Qualifications :
Ability to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Flexibility with scheduling, including shifts.
Accountability :
Utilize time efficiently by completing assigned responsibilities and checking with the Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM) or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional tasks when available.
Organize workflow to ensure on-time starts and efficient turnover of cases; utilize time, materials, supplies, and equipment efficiently.
Maintain stability and performance under pressure, handling crises and difficult situations with professionalism.
Ensure all supplies and equipment are put away after cases.
Demonstrate knowledge of operational costs, participate in cost-saving strategies, and avoid waste.
Complete annual self-appraisal and provide appropriate documentation.
Essential Performance Functions :
Prepare and maintain the surgical environment for assigned patients.
Provide direct patient care according to performance standards.
Clean and turn over operating rooms, preparing the environment for the next patient according to performance standards.
Perform patient transport and supply responsibilities as per performance standards.
Clean the operating room after the last case of the day and prepare it for closure following performance standards.
Initiative :
Pursue learning and self-development, actively seeking feedback and incorporating it into next steps.
Set high standards for performance and demonstrate a drive for results and achievement.
Other Responsibilities :
Multitask effectively and function as a team player.
Willingly perform additional tasks, including transporting patients, cleaning patient care areas, and disposing of trash and dirty linens.
Display flexibility with schedule and shifts, as needed.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.
Additional Information
Requisition ID : 172274
Employment Status : Full-Time
Employee Status : Regular
Work Week : Day / Evening, Days, Evenings
Minimum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 36,500
Midpoint Salary : US Dollar (USD) 45,500
Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,500
FLSA : non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
Fund Type : Hard
Work Location : Onsite
Pivotal Position : Yes
Referral Bonus Available? : Yes
Relocation Assistance Available? : Yes
Science Jobs : No
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