Patient Care Technician - Medical Oncology G21 - Eve/Nights

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; Town of Texas, Houston (WI, TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Nursing Assistant for its Medical Oncology G21 Unit. The role involves providing patient care services, assisting with daily living activities, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably some experience in patient care.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team to address patient care needs.
• Assists with activities of daily living and vital signs collection.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description - External

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." As a Magnet Recognized Hospital, we have a community of nearly 3,000 professional nurses dedicated to providing excellent oncology nursing care.

The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably at least one year of recent experience working in direct patient care. Must be able to work shifts including: 7pm - 7am and 11pm - 7am, with rotating weekends and holidays.

Medical Oncology G21 Unit: The unit is a 48-bed, four-pod intermediate medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients aged 18-95. Patients include those with colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers receiving complex chemotherapeutic and bio-immunotherapeutic regimens, managing treatment side effects and complications, and supportive care. Additionally, G21 serves patients with acute non-cancer medical issues, requiring cardiac monitoring and infusion of cardiac medications.

Job Summary

Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse, impacting patient comfort and care outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

1. Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
2. Assists with activities of daily living, mobilization, admissions/discharges, and vital signs collection.
3. Updates and retrieves patient information.
4. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
5. Participates as part of an assigned care team.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Required: None; Preferred: Experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.

Licensure/Certification: Required: None; Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Other: Must pass pre-employment skills test as 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 law. Legal and policy statement.

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 172916
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends
• Minimum Salary: $36,500
• Midpoint Salary: $45,500
• Maximum Salary: $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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