Remote Operating Room Technician Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Seeking a Patient Care Technician to join one of the world's most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education, and prevention.

The ideal candidate will be organized, flexible, and demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service skills ensuring every interaction with patients, families, and coworkers reflects compassion and respect. Prior procedural or operating room experience is preferred but not required.

Note: After orientation, shift will be the following depending on unit needs: 2:30pm-11pm (M-F) or 10:30am-11pm / 2:30pm-11pm (day off TBD), rotating Saturday every few months. On call and in-house shift; including but not limited to holidays and weekends.

MD Anderson offers employees:

• 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.
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups.
• Opportunities for professional growth through Career Development Center and Mentoring programs.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Accountability: Utilizes time in an efficient manner by completing assigned responsibilities. Checks with ANM or OR Schedule Coordinator for additional assignments when free. Organizes workflow (contributes to on-time starts, works to turnover cases as efficiently as possible); uses resources efficiently (time, materials, supplies, equipment). Maintains stability in performance while under pressure and handles crisis and difficult situations without inappropriate emotionality. Puts away all supplies & equipment after case. Demonstrates knowledge of operational costs, participates in cost-saving strategies, and avoids wastes of supplies, resources. Completes annual self-appraisal and provides appropriate documentation.

Essential Performance Functions: Prepares and Maintains the Surgical Environment for the assigned patient(s). Provides direct patient care according to performance standards. Cleans and turns over the OR, preparing the surgical environment for the next patient according to performance standards. Performs transport and supply responsibilities according to the performance standards. Cleans the OR after the last case and prepares the room for closure according to the performance standards.

Initiative: Pursue learning & self-development; actively seek feedback; transfer learning into next steps; set high standard of performance; drive for results & achievement.

EDUCATION

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Preferred: Prior Procedural or Operating Room experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. 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.