Patient Care Technician - Myeloma/Lymphoma

Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician on the G15 Myeloma/Lymphoma 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 ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a CNA certification and at least one year of patient care experience. The candidate must be available to work a combination of two 12-hour shifts and two-eight hour shifts each week, with rotating weekends and holidays. This department is hiring for both Day/Evening shift (7:00am 7:00pm, 7:00am 3:00pm, 3:00p 11:00pm) and Evening/Night shift (7:00pm 7:00am, 3:00pm 11:00pm, and 11:00pm 7:00am).

G15 Myeloma/Lymphoma is a specialized inpatient unit providing comprehensive care for patients with hematologic malignancies, including multiple myeloma and lymphoma. Nurses on this unit deliver complex therapies, manage side effects, and provide education and emotional support to patients and families.

Hourly breakdown of salary range: Minimum $18.27 - Midpoint $22.84 - Maximum $27.40

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 defined-benefit pension plan and two voluntary retirement plans - Employer paid life, AD&D 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 - 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: Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse. Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care. 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. Other duties as assigned.