Patient Care Technician - Dialysis

Nursing DialysisOur Dialysis Unit has 55 beds and 230 employees; the Dialysis unit at MD Anderson provides patient focused care through a multidisciplinary team approach. Quality and patient outcomes are at the heart of our practice. The ICU team participates in Evidence Based Practice, unit and hospital-based committees, and local and national conferences.Ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and Certified Hemodialysis Technician with at least 2 years of Dialysis experience.Working Hours: The working hours will be Day shift - 10 hrs. per shift, alternating weekends and holidays.At MD Anderson, we offer careers built on care, growth, and balance. Our employees enjoy a benefits package designed to support every stage of life, starting on day one.Paid employee medical benefits (zero premium) starting on first day for employees who work 30 or more hours per weekGroup Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and Disability coveragePaid time off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) paid leave accrualsPaid institutional holidays, wellness leave, childcare leave, and other paid leave programsTuition Assistance Program after six months of serviceTeachers Retirement System defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plansEmployer paid life, AD&D and an illness-related reduced salary pay programExtensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groupsJob Competencies:Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurseContributes to patient comfort and overall outcomes of careFunctions as a member of a multidisciplinary healthcare team to identify and address patient needsAssists with activities of daily living (ADLs), patient mobilization, and admit/discharge processesObtains and records vital signsUpdates and retrieves patient information as appropriateMaintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environmentActs as an active member of the assigned care teamEducation:Required: High School Diploma or EquivalentWork Experience:Required: NonePreferred: At least 2 years of Dialysis experienceLicenses and Certifications:Preferred: Certified Dialysis TechnicianCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon HireOther Requirements: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment. 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.