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    Patient Care Technician - Houston, United States - MD Anderson Cancer Center

    MD Anderson Cancer Center
    MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    • External

    MISSION STATEMENT
    The mission of The University of Texas M.D.

    Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.


    SUMMARY


    The Ambulatory Treatment Center Patient Care Technician (PCT) position's main purpose is to provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse.

    The Patient Care Technician impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.


    Shift: 12pm-8:30pm, M-F rotating weekends and holidays

    Location:

    May require rotating between all ATC units based on business need: ATC Main, ATC Mays and/or ATC Life Science Plaza (LSP).



    Specific Job Duties

    • Promote a safe environment of care through extensive knowledge of operating, maintaining, and cleaning of all equipment.
    • Clean/disinfect, high touch patient care equipment & items to include, but not limited to beds, stretchers, recliners, wheelchairs, overbed tables, bedside commodes, IV poles, vital sign machines, EKG machines & cables, etc.
    • Assist in obtaining vital signs.
    • Make sure the overbed table, telephone and call light are within the patient's reach.
    • Assist in ambulation, out of bed to chair and/or going to the bathroom.
    • Provide nourishment to patients as directed by the clinical nurse.
    • Empty drains and Foley catheters.
    • Remove peripheral IV.
    • Handle and transport laboratory specimens, samples and blood products promptly.
    • Performs POC testing as applicable.
    • Document in electronic health record.
    • Assist patient/family with gathering personal belongings.
    • Transport patients safely to and from the lobby promptly so as not to delay patient care.
    • Discard disposable equipment, supplies, trash, suction canisters, etc.
    • Return equipment to storage locations as appropriate.
    • Request pillows, linens, and supplies as needed, including removal of soiled items.
    • Maintain supply inventory management and audit for expired items.
    • Always identify patients according to the Institutional Policy.
    • Strict compliance with the principles of aseptic technique when providing care to patients.
    • Assist in identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.
    • Escalate patient safety issues to charge nurse/leadership team.
    • Participate in educational events and competency check off.

    EDUCATION

    Required:
    High school diploma or equivalent.


    EXPERIENCE

    Required:
    None.


    Preferred:
    Two years of Patient Care Tech or Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital environment.


    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

    Required:
    None.


    Preferred:
    Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certification.


    OTHER

    Required:
    Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.


    It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

    Additional Information


    • Requisition ID: 167564
    • Employment Status:
    Full-Time


    • Employee Status:
    Regular


    • Work Week:
    Day/Evening, Days, Evening/Night, Evenings, Nights, Rotating, Varied, Weekends


    • Minimum Salary:
    US Dollar (USD) 36,500


    • Midpoint Salary:
    US Dollar (USD) 45,500


    • Maximum Salary :
    US Dollar (USD) 54,500


    FLSA:
    non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

    Fund Type:
    Hard

    Work Location:
    Onsite

    Pivotal Position:
    Yes

    Referral Bonus Available?:
    No

    Relocation Assistance Available?:
    Yes

    Science Jobs:
    No

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