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

MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The Patient Care Technician position on G18- Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapy unit at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse, and directly impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.

The Inpatient Stem Cell Transplant & Cellular Therapy unit is a 48 bed unit and is one of our designated immunotherapy floors, administering research protocols involving immunotherapy and CARTOX therapy to patients, including Phase 1 clinical trials.

As such, our staff receive additional training to develop the skills needed to provide exceptional care to patients receiving this progressive therapy.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $ Midpoint $ Maximum $24.76

MD Anderson offers our employees:

Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per week
Group Dental, Vision, Life, 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 definedbenefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans
Employer paid life, AD&D and an illnessrelated reduced salary pay program
Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Reimbursement flexible spending accounts
Fertility benefits
State of Texas longevity pay
Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is ranked the nation's top hospital for cancer care by U.S.

News & World Report's "Best Hospitals." MD Anderson's mission is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation and the world through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention.

Our mission also includes education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Essential Job Functions:
Acts as member of a multidisciplinary team that identifies and addresses patient care needs. Assists in completion of activities of daily living, mobilization, admit/discharge and obtaining vital signs. Updates and retrieves patient information. Ensures patient environment is maintained in a clean, safe and orderly manner. Acts as part of an assigned care team.

EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent. Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

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