Patient Care Technician - Surgical Oncology
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician on the P10 Surgical Oncology unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse, helping support patient comfort and care outcomes. The unit provides inpatient care for surgical oncology patients, including patients undergoing complex cancer-related procedures. The care team provides pre- and post-operative care, manages pain and complications, and offers education and emotional support to patients and families. The department is hiring for Day/Evening and Evening/Night shifts. The schedule combines two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts each week, with rotating weekends and holidays. Day/Evening shift hours are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Evening/Night shift hours are 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. MD Anderson Cancer Center describes its mission as eliminating cancer through programs integrating patient care, research, and prevention, as well as education for students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public. The position may involve maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and may require routine reviews and screening. Meeting and maintaining any applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Pass the pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.
- Be available for a schedule combining two 12-hour shifts and two 8-hour shifts each week, including rotating weekends and holidays.
- Meet and maintain any requirements needed to ensure the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in an acute care hospital setting as a Nursing Assistant.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.
- Support patient comfort and care outcomes.
- Participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs.
- Assist with activities of daily living, mobilization, admission and discharge, and obtaining vital signs.
- Update and retrieve patient information.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
- Work as part of an assigned care team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee medical benefits with zero premiums for employees working 30 or more hours per week, starting on the first day.
- Group dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment (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 and AD&D coverage 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.
- Wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs, and employee resource groups.
- Educational opportunities and individual and team recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
