Patient Care Technician - General Internal Medicine

Patient Care Technician - General Internal Medicine - 7a - 7p The General Internal Medicine unit is a 25-bed medical oncology unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients ranging in age from 18 - 95. Four monitored beds are designated for melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, sarcoma, cervical, ovarian, thoracic and pancreatic cancer patients receiving high-dose bolus interleukin-2 and/or targeted cellular therapy requiring cardiac monitoring. Primary populations treated include: melanoma, sarcoma and GI patients receiving complex chemotherapeutic and bio-immunotherapeutic regimens and all solid tumor cancer patients receiving immune effector cell therapy. The Ideal candidate has a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of healthcare experience . They work well on a care team , assisting with patient activities, vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment while ensuring accurate patient information updates. Working Hours: The working hours for this role will be 7a-7p. It will be 3 days a week at 12hrs a day. 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 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 Extensive wellness, recognition, fitness, employee health programs and employee resource groups Essential Job Functions: Acts as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs Assists with activities of daily living, patient mobilization, admissions/discharges, and obtaining vital signs Updates and retrieves patient information accurately Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment Functions as part of an assigned care team Other duties as assigned. Education Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience Required: None Preferred at least one year of healthcare experience Licenses and Certifications Preferred: CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire Other 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 u Additional Information Requisition ID: 183464 Employment Status: Full-Time Employee Status: Regular Work Week: Days Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,000 Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 47,500 Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,000 FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay Fund Type: Hard Work Location: Onsite Pivotal Position: No Referral Bonus Available?: Yes Relocation Assistance Available?: No #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center