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MD Anderson Cancer Center

Patient Care Technician / Nursing P9 - Surgical Urology & Orthopedics

MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


The Patient Care Technician position on the Surgical Urology/Orthopedic 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.

Ideal candidate must have a high school diploma and either one year of recent experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant or a CNA certification.

The schedule will be two 12 hour shifts and two 8 hour shifts each week. The shifts will be 7am-7pm, 7am-3pm, and 3pm-11pm, with rotating weekends and holidays required.

The Surgical Urology/Orthopaedic unit is a 32 bed unit for an adult patient population. This fast-paced environment has rapid turnover for surgical procedures. The team uses an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care. Integrated in our nursing practice are tools used to maximize the skills of team members to achieve optimal outcome and improved healthcare quality.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:

Minimum $17.55 - Midpoint $21.88 - Maximum $26.20

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:

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:

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferred: One year of recent experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) would be a plus.

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. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

Requisition ID: 170470

Employment Status: Full-Time

Employee Status: Regular

Work Week: Day/Evening, 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?: Yes

Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes

Science Jobs: No

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