Patient Care Technician - GU​/Breast​/Hospital Medicine

The Patient Care Technician position on the GU/Breast/Hospital Medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse, directly impacting patient comfort and outcomes.

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.

Shifts:

12‑hour shifts, 7am‑7pm or 7pm‑7am with rotating weekends and holidays.

A 30‑bed inpatient unit providing care to adult medical oncology inpatients with a diagnosis of solid tumor malignancies; primary services include genitourinary, breast, and internal medicine. Patients require nursing interventions for the management of chronic and acute disease‑related symptoms, pain control, treatment‑related side effects, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, and patient and family teaching.

Hourly salary range:
Minimum $17.55 – Midpoint $21.88 – Maximum $26.20.

• 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

• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team to identify and address patient care needs.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobilization, admission/discharge processes, and obtaining vital signs.
• Update and retrieve patient information accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly patient environment.
• Function as part of an assigned care team to support coordinated patient care.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• None required
• Preferred:
  At least one year of experience as a CNA or Nursing Assistant

• Preferred: CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant Upon Hire

• 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.

• Requisition
• 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:
  Yes
• Referral Bonus Available?:
  Yes
• Relocation Assistance Available?:
  No