Patient Care Technician - Cancer Infusion Clinic

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician assists with patient care and coordinates patient flow under the direct supervision of the licensed healthcare team. The role supports unit operations by maintaining supplies, equipment, and environmental standards; collecting and documenting patient data; and assisting with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards. Additional duties may be assigned. The technician contributes to nursing assessments by accurately and promptly collecting, reporting, and recording objective and subjective data. Clinical tasks may include vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing as directed by unit standards. The position also involves setting up and maintaining patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment, and organizing and prioritizing work assignments. This role supports Vanderbilt Health’s clinical and nursing teams in advancing personalized health and providing patient care. It calls for compassionate service, clear communication, attention to quality and safety, effective stewardship of resources, and adaptability to new technology and changing plans.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Less than one year of relevant work experience.
Demonstrated fundamental proficiency in clinical patient documentation, including accurate and timely collection and recording of patient data.
Demonstrated fundamental proficiency in maintaining patient examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Demonstrated fundamental proficiency in clinical care tasks such as vital signs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, medication administration, and point-of-care testing, as directed by unit standards.
Ability to organize and prioritize assigned tasks, anticipate basic resource needs, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Assist with patient care and coordinate patient flow under the direct supervision of the licensed healthcare team.
Maintain supplies, equipment, and unit environmental standards to support patient flow and unit operations.
Collect and document patient data for the healthcare team.
Contribute to nursing assessments by collecting, reporting, and accurately recording objective and subjective data in a timely manner.
Assist with procedures according to organizational and departmental standards.
Perform or 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.
Organize and prioritize assigned work, anticipate basic resource needs, and meet deadlines.
Check work quality, follow safety and regulatory requirements, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
Communicate clearly and courteously, provide accurate information and support, and collaborate with colleagues.