Patient Care Technician - Cancer Infusion Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists with patient care and coordinates patient flow under the direct supervision of the licensed healthcare team in the Cancer Infusion Clinic. The role supports unit operations, collects and documents patient data, and assists with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. The position requires fundamental clinical proficiency and the ability to organize and complete assigned work. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Less than one year of relevant work experience.
• Fundamental proficiency in clinical patient documentation and ability to collect, report, and record patient data accurately and promptly.
• Fundamental proficiency in setting up and maintaining patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Fundamental clinical proficiency to assist with or perform vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards.
• Ability to organize assigned work, prioritize tasks, anticipate basic resource needs, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow and unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards.
• Collect and document patient data for the healthcare team, contributing objective and subjective information to nursing assessments accurately and promptly.
• Assist with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
• Assist with clinical care, including vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing, as directed by unit standards.
• Set up and maintain patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Anticipate basic resource needs, organize assigned work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and courteously, support colleagues, and provide compassionate service to patients and others.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
• Use appropriate tools and procedures, adapt to change, and suggest improvements to day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that may include health, disability, retirement, and/or wellness offerings.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED