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Patient Care Assistant-Cancer Center Infusion (Full Time M-F 8a-5p)

UMC Health System · US

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We’ve learned that what is best for patients is also best for employees. Learn more about why we are one of the Best Companies to Work for in Texas®. Cancer Center Infusion Full-Time M-F 8am-5pm The Cancer Center Infusion Center provides care to adult and pediatric patients with non-cancerous, hematology and/or oncology conditions. Chemotherapy administration and practices are followed using ONS guidelines and institutional policies and procedures. Protocol participation is also available. Therapies include but are not limited to: chemotherapy via ambulatory infusion pump, intravenous, intrathecal, IM or SQ route, therapeutic phlebotomy, administration of blood and blood products, anti-emetic therapy, IV immunotherapy and IV hydration. Patient Care Assistant: Designated as “PCA” A. Nurse aide who has had additional training in Phlebotomy, EKG’s, non-sterile dressing changes, and various other patient care activities that may be delegated or assigned by a licensed nurse for individual patients as determined appropriate by the nurse. Refer to Nursing Administration Policy 131.0 for training and competency requirements. B. A Patient Care Technician (PCT) who has successfully completed...