Patient Care Technician P10 Surgical Oncology DAY Shift

MD Anderson Cancer Center; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cancer care is seeking dedicated individuals to join their nursing community. This role involves providing compassionate patient care in a dynamic medical-surgical unit, focusing on post-operative care for diverse surgical procedures. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring patient comfort and safety while assisting with daily living activities and vital sign monitoring. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in cancer treatment.

Benefits

Referral Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Qualifications

• Preferred one year of patient care experience.
• Must pass pre-employment skills test.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assist in daily living activities and obtain vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

MD Anderson's nursing community transforms nursing care through clinical practice, education and research. Each day, more than 4,400 registered nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based cancer care to patients and their families. We focus exclusively on cancer and have seen cases of every kind.

The GI Surgical Oncology Unit is a 32-bed, post-operative, medical-surgical unit serving patients from 18-80 years old. Surgeries may include but are not limited to the following: Whipple, colon resections, liver resections, and small bowel resection.

Function: Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.

Scope: Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.

Essential Job Functions: Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs. Assists in the 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.

Experience: Preferred one year of patient care experience.

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

Additional Information:

• Requisition ID: 170854
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Day/Evening
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
• Maximum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 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