Patient Care Technician​/Surgical Urology & Orthopedics

Overview

The Patient Care Technician position on the Surgical Urology & Orthopedics 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 requires three shifts from 7pm-7am, with rotating weekends and holidays.

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.

Hourly breakdown of salary range:
Minimum $18.27 – Midpoint $22.84 – Maximum $27.40 per hour.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and recognition programs. Benefits details are subject to change and eligibility requirements.

The Surgical Urology & Orthopedics 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.

• Requisition
• Employment Status:
  Full-Time
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• Work Week:
  Evening/Night
• 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?:
  Yes