Advanced Patient Care Technician Oncology
About The Position
The Advanced Patient Care Technician (PCT) Oncology supports compassionate, patient-centered care under the guidance of a registered nurse. The role involves performing advanced clinical tasks, helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and supporting patients and families. The technician observes patients, documents and communicates changes to the nursing team, assists with activities of daily living, and provides advanced care such as phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removal of IV lines and catheters, and wound care. The position also includes collecting lab samples and assisting with clerical duties to support the delivery of care. Technicians are expected to anticipate patient needs and respond promptly to help provide a seamless, compassionate experience. The position is with St. David's South Austin Medical Center, a 368-bed acute care hospital within St. David’s HealthCare. The hospital offers comprehensive specialty and sub-specialty services, including an accredited oncology program and the region’s only adult Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program.
Requirements
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Responsibilities
- Observe patients, document changes, and communicate them to the nursing team.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including eating, drinking, bathing, and moving safely.
- Provide advanced care, including phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removal of IV lines and catheters, and wound care.
- Collect lab samples and assist with clerical duties to support care delivery.
- Anticipate patient needs and respond quickly to help ensure a seamless, compassionate experience.
- Help create a safe, welcoming environment where patients and families feel valued and respected.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
- 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Fertility and family-building benefits, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
