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 is seeking a Patient Care Technician for its Hospital Internal Medicine unit. This role involves providing patient care services, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe environment for patients with solid tumors. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and relevant experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

Paid employee medical benefits

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid time off and extended illness bank leave

Health Savings Account

Employer-paid life insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of patient care experience preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment skills test.

Responsibilities

• Assists with activities of daily living and mobilization.
• Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintains clean and safe environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Monitoring

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician (Nursing Assistant) - G12W - GU Medical Oncology & Hospital Medicine (7pm-7am)

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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, directly impacting patient comfort and outcomes.

Ideal candidates 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.

The unit is a 31-bed intermediate care medical oncology unit caring for adult and geriatric patients, primarily with solid tumor cancers such as colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers.

MD Anderson Offers Our Employees:

• Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on the first day for employees working 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 reduced salary pay program related to illness
• 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. Our mission is to eliminate cancer through exceptional patient care, research, and prevention, while also providing education for students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

Essential Job Functions: Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs. Assists with activities of daily living, mobilization, admissions/discharges, and vital signs. Updates and retrieves patient information. Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment. 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 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.

Additional Information:

• Requisition ID: 175116
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Evening/Night, Rotating, Weekends
• Salary Range: $38,000 - $57,000
• FLSA: Non-exempt, eligible for overtime
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: Yes
• Referral Bonus: Yes
• Relocation Assistance: Yes

Additional Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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