Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant) - G12W - GU Medical Oncology & Hospital Medicine (7[...]

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Patient Care Technician for the Hospital Internal Medicine unit. This role involves providing direct patient care services, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient comfort and outcomes. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

Paid medical benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plans

Fertility benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma.
• Preferred: One year of patient care experience.
• Must pass pre-employment skills test.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completion of daily living activities and obtaining vital signs.
• Update and retrieve patient information.
• Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Patient Care Technician position on the Hospital Internal Medicine 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.

Ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and either one year of recent experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant or a CNA certification.

A 31-bed intermediate care medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients. Primary population include those with solid tumor cancers, such as colorectal, gastrointestinal and lunch cancer.

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:
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.

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent.

PREFERRED: One year of patient care experience.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 175116
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night, 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
• Science Jobs: No