Respiratory Care Equipment Technician

The Respiratory Care Equipment Technician at MD Anderson Cancer Center supports the delivery of respiratory care services by ensuring respiratory equipment and supplies are properly cleaned, maintained, processed, and available for patient care. This role plays an essential part in supporting patient safety, infection prevention, and operational readiness across inpatient and outpatient care areas.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent and experience working with medical equipment, inventory management, sterile processing, patient care support, or a related healthcare environment. The ideal candidate must be available to work a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 2:30 PM - 8:00 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays.

The Respiratory Care Department provides comprehensive respiratory therapy services throughout MD Anderson Cancer Center. The department supports patients across critical care, inpatient, and outpatient settings by delivering specialized respiratory treatments and maintaining the equipment necessary to support life-saving therapies and patient care.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $18.26 | Midpoint $22.84 | Maximum $27.40

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees:

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 30+ 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 illness related reduced salary pay program
• Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
• Fertility benefits
• State of Texas longevity pay
• Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups

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." Our mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention.

Essential Job Functions:

• Clean, disinfect, assemble, inspect, and process respiratory care equipment according to departmental policies and infection control standards
• Distribute, retrieve, and track respiratory equipment throughout the institution
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure adequate supplies are available for patient care areas
• Perform routine preventive maintenance checks and report equipment issues requiring repair
• Maintain accurate equipment tracking and inventory documentation
• Coordinate equipment availability with respiratory therapists and patient care teams
• Ensure appropriate storage and handling of respiratory equipment and supplies
• Support compliance with infection prevention, safety, and regulatory standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent

Education Preferred: None

Experience Required: None

Experience Preferred: Experience working with medical equipment, inventory management, sterile processing, respiratory care equipment, or in a healthcare setting

Licensure/Certification Required: None

Licensure/Certification Preferred: None

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.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 182244
• Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

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