Patient Care Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center

Patient Care Technician - Ambulatory Treatment Center (11 am - 7:30 pm)

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The mission of The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research, and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees, and the public.

The Ambulatory Treatment Center Patient Care Technician (PCT) position's main purpose is to provide patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse. The Patient Care Technician impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.

Location may require rotating between all ATC units based on business need: ATC Main, ATC Mays and/or ATC Life Science Plaza (LSP).

Shift: M-F 11:00 am - 7:30 pm with rotating weekends and holidays.

• Promote a safe environment of care through extensive knowledge of operating, maintaining, and cleaning all equipment.
• Clean/disinfect high-touch patient care equipment & items including beds, stretchers, recliners, wheelchairs, overbed tables, bedside commodes, IV poles, vital sign machines, EKG machines & cables.
• Assist in obtaining vital signs.
• Ensure overbed table, telephone, and call light are within patient reach.
• Assist in ambulation, out-of-bed to chair and/or going to the bathroom.
• Provide nourishment to patients as directed by the clinical nurse.
• Empty drains and Foley catheters; remove peripheral IV.
• Handle and transport laboratory specimens, samples and blood products promptly.
• Perform POC testing as applicable.
• Document in electronic health record.
• Assist patient/family with gathering personal belongings.
• Transport patients safely to and from the lobby promptly so as not to delay patient care.
• Discard disposable equipment, supplies, trash, suction canisters, etc.
• Return equipment to storage locations as appropriate.
• Request pillows, linens, and supplies as needed, including removal of soiled items.
• Maintain supply inventory management and audit for expired items.
• Always identify patients according to the Institutional Policy.
• Strict compliance with aseptic technique when providing care to patients.
• Assist in identifying barriers to patient care and solutions.
• Escalate patient safety issues to charge nurse/leadership team.
• Participate in educational events and competency check off.

• Required:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required:
  
  None for experience.
• Preferred:
  One year of direct patient care experience.

• Required:
  
  None.
• Preferred:
  Certified Nursing Assistant, BLS certification.

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.

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• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Day/Evening
• 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?:
  No
• Relocation Assistance Available?:
  No