Job Description

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

The Bone Marrow Aspiration Technician performs a variety of clinical duties for the treatment of Bone Marrow Aspiration patients. Assists with the preparation of Bone Marrow Aspiration and or Biopsy samples (slide smears, clots, and touch preps). Provide services to the outpatient Bone marrow aspiration clinic, inpatient area, out of OR sedation area on a daily basis, and Ambulatory treatment area, and other areas on as needed basis.

KEY FUNCTIONS

· Opens rooms and assures readiness for daily clinics.

· Inventories supplies, forms and lab equipment.

· Inspects cleanliness of supply carts and research samples.

· Notifies housekeeping of biohazard waste as needed.

· Obtains daily computer printout of scheduled patients.

· Receives and verifies charts for accurate documentation.

· Transfers appropriate written documentation from patient's charts to computer printout daily.

· Escorts patients to procedure room and takes patient's history.

· Monitors patient for abnormal reactions.

· Assists in performing Bone Marrow Aspiration procedures as needed.

· Arranges for specimens to be picked up or delivered to the appropriate lab.

· Prepares room for next patient.

EDUCATION

Required: High school diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

Required: No experience.

Preferred: Some health care experience.

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

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 173230
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Employee Status: Regular
• Work Week: Days
• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 36,500
• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 45,500
• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 54,500
• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
• Fund Type: Hard
• Work Location: Onsite
• Pivotal Position: No
• Referral Bonus Available?: No
• Relocation Assistance Available?: No
• Science Jobs: No

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Job Tags

Full time, Local area,

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