Patient Care Technician - Leukemia (G12) – Day / Evening
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.
G12 East is one of the primary Leukemia units, within the hospital, with half the rooms serving as Protective Environment rooms.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum one year of direct patient care experience. CNA certification and prior inpatient experience strongly preferred.
KEY 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
Required:
Three years of work experience.
May substitute additional education for required experience a one to one basis.
Preferred:
At least one year of experience as a CNA, or similar role, in an inpatient setting.
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
