Patient Care Technician - Vascular Access and Procedures

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.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with direct patient care experience in a hospital setting as a Patient Care Technician or Nursing Assistant. Candidates should also have experience assisting with sterile procedures or working in a procedural environment.

Shift: 6:45am - 5:15pm

Summary
Function Provides patient care services as assigned by a registered nurse
Scope Impacts patient comfort and outcome of care.

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.

Marginal Job Functions
Other duties as assigned.

Education
Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience
Required: None
Preferred: experience in an acute care setting as a Nursing Assistant.

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.