Patient Care Technician - Clinical Decision Unit

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid employee medical benefits

Group Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D andD

Paid time off (PTO) and Extended Ill.

Tuition Assistance Program

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Clinical Decision Unit in Houston. The role supports licensed nurses by delivering direct patient care and monitoring patients during the decision process that determines hospitalization or discharge.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma, a CNA certification, and at least one year of acute care experience (ER preferred).

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: CNA certification preferred.
• Experience: At least one year of patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting (ER preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.
• Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team addressing patient care needs.
• Assists in activities of daily living, mobility, admission/discharge, and obtaining vital signs.
• Updates and retrieves patient information.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
• Part of an assigned care team and performs other duties as needed.

Education

High School Diploma

CNA Certification

Job description

The Patient Care Technician on the Clinical Decision Unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse and directly impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a CNA certification and at least one year of patient care experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferably an ER. The candidate must be available to work three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends and holidays. This department is hiring for the Day/Evening shift: 7:00AM - 7:00PM.

The Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) is an outpatient unit that provides observation services to patients that do not meet the admission criteria. A designated 16-bed medical unit where adult patients in need of additional monitoring, diagnostic evaluation and/or treatment may be placed while a clinical decision is being made to admit the patient for hospitalization or discharge the patient for further care. Available for patient care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40

MD Anderson offers our 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


• 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.\" 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.

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Education Preferred: None.

Experience Required: None

Experience Preferred: One year experience in an emergency room hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant.

Licensure/Certification Required: None.

Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Other Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements, and working conditions.

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: 183457


• Employment Status: Full-Time


• Employee Status: Regular


• Work Week: Day/Evening, Rotating, 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: Yes


• Referral Bonus Available?: Yes


• Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes