Patient Care Technician- Medical Oncology

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports patient care in the Medical Oncology G21 Unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This 48-bed intermediate care unit serves adult and geriatric patients receiving treatment for colorectal, gastrointestinal, and lung cancers, including complex chemotherapeutic and bio-immunotherapeutic regimens. The unit also cares for patients with acute non-cancer medical conditions and patients requiring cardiac monitoring or infusion of cardiac medications. The technician provides care as assigned by a registered nurse and works as part of a multidisciplinary care team. The position is onsite and typically includes shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. The posted pay range is $18.27 to $27.40 per hour, with a midpoint of $22.84, based on a 40-hour work week. MD Anderson describes this as a mission-driven role with opportunities for professional growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions to patient care. The position may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, and satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Pass a pre-employment skills test if required and administered by Human Resources.
Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
Assist with activities of daily living, mobilization, admission and discharge processes, and obtaining vital signs.
Accurately update and retrieve patient information.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
Participate as part of an assigned care team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage starting on day one for employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Optional group dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
Accruals for paid time off (PTO) and an Extended Illness Bank.
Paid holidays and wellness, childcare, and other leave options.
Tuition Assistance Program after six months of service.
Access to wellness and fitness resources and employee resource groups.
Defined-benefit pension through the Teachers Retirement System.
Voluntary retirement plans.
Employer-paid life and reduced salary protection programs.
Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.