Patient Care Technician - Oncology Unit - FT - Days

The role

This person provides direct care to oncology patients, including hygiene, comfort care, admissions and discharges. They work as part of a team and complete tasks delegated by the assigned nurse.

What you will do

• Provide direct patient care, including morning and bedtime hygiene and comfort care
• Assist with patient admission: initial weight, vital signs, orientation to room and equipment
• Prepare patients for discharge and remove equipment and supplies from the room
• Record vital signs, intake and output, and other data; obtain specimens using approved procedures
• Help patients with mobilization and positioning as ordered
• Recognize and report pain, patient complaints or changes in condition to the assigned nurse
• Mentor new staff when requested
• Transport medications and patients following institutional policy
• Maintain adequate supplies and equipment on the unit
• Process medical orders and communicate STAT or urgent orders to the care provider

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens expected
• Heavy work: up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, up to 20 pounds constantly

Nice to have

• One year of CNA experience in an acute care setting
• Medical Interpretation certification, required only if serving as a bilingual or multilingual interpreter

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match for employees working more than 1000 hours in a calendar year
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid holidays, disability, and life/AD&D insurance for full-time employees
• Wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs

Before you apply

• Within 6 months of hire, STABLE training is required for Pediatric Unit, Postpartum Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and Labor and Delivery Unit assignments
• May be trained to insert IVs on certain shifts and units, with training validated and documented upon successful completion

About the company

Luminis Health is the employer for this position. It uses a two-way SMS texting platform for recruiter messages to candidates who opt in.