Patient Care Technician - Stem Cell Unit

MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston (TX)

Presencial

USD 23 000 - 34 000

Tempo integral

Há 2 dias

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Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical benefits (zero premium) for 30

Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disabil

PTO and EIB paid leave

Holidays, tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Relocation assistance

Resumo da oferta

MD Anderson Cancer Center seeks a Patient Care Technician for the G17 Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy unit. The role supports nurses, assists with daily living activities, and contributes to patient comfort and outcomes in a high-acuity setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent and CNA certification or 1 year of acute care experience. Shifts include day/evening and rotating weekends.

Qualificações

High school diploma required; one year of acute care experience as Nursing Assistant or CNA certification preferred.
Must be able to work 3-12 hour shifts from 7am-7pm and/or 7pm-7am with rotating weekends and holidays.
Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit administers immunotherapy and CARTOX protocols with staff trained for progressive therapy.

Responsabilidades

Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
Assists with activities of daily living, mobilization, admission/discharge and obtaining vital signs.
Updates and retrieves patient information; maintains a clean, safe environment; works as part of an assigned care team.

Conhecimentos

CNA Certification (Preferred)

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Formação académica

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Patient Care Technician position on G17- Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy 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.

Ideal candidate must be able to work 3-12/hour shifts from 7am-7pm and/or 7pm-7am with rotating weekends and holidays.

The Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit is a 48 bed unit and is one of our designated immunotherapy floors, administering research protocols involving immunotherapy and CARTOX therapy to patients, including Phase 1 clinical trials. As such, our staff receive additional training to develop the skills needed to provide exceptional care to patients receiving this progressive therapy.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $16.59 - Midpoint $20.72 - Maximum $24.76

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

Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required: None

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

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.

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