What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - Surgical Oncology position at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC?
The Patient Care Technician on the Myeloma/Lymphoma 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.
The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, a CNA certification and hands-on patient care experience. The candidate must be available to work a combination of two 12 and two 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. Day/Evening (7:00am - 7:00pm, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm) or Evening/Night (7:00pm - 7:00am, 11:00pm- 7:00am, 3:00pm - 11:00pm).
P10 Surgical/Oncology is a specialized inpatient unit providing care for surgical oncology patients, including those undergoing complex cancer-related procedures. Nurses on this unit deliver pre- and post-operative care, manage pain and complications, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
Hourly Breakdown Of Salary Range
Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40
MD Anderson Offers Our Employees
Essential Job Functions
Education Preferred: None.
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: One year experience in an acute care hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant.
Licensure/Certification Required: None.
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Other Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements, and working conditions.
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, a CNA certification and hands-on patient care experience. The candidate must be available to work a combination of two 12 and two 8-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with rotating weekends and holidays. Day/Evening (7:00am - 7:00pm, 7:00am - 3:00pm, 3:00pm - 11:00pm) or Evening/Night (7:00pm - 7:00am, 11:00pm- 7:00am, 3:00pm - 11:00pm).
P10 Surgical/Oncology is a specialized inpatient unit providing care for surgical oncology patients, including those undergoing complex cancer-related procedures. Nurses on this unit deliver pre- and post-operative care, manage pain and complications, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families.
Hourly Breakdown Of Salary Range
Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40
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
Essential Job Functions
- Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
- Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Preferred: None.
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: One year experience in an acute care hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant.
Licensure/Certification Required: None.
Licensure/Certification Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Other Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
Refer to the Position Description for specific ADA requirements, and working conditions.
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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 176353
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Day/Evening, 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
Salary : $18 - $27
