Dialysis Patient Care Tech - CMC - Estelle - Casual

Essential Job Functions

• Aids in the medical evaluation of patients pre-dialysis.
• Records patients' vital signs, weight, general condition, and special problems.
• Correctly sets up and operates dialysis equipment.
• Reports equipment problems to appropriate personnel.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Documents and troubleshoots on the EMR.
• Makes safety checks on equipment and initiates and terminates hemodialysis treatments.
• Assists in obtaining lab work and preparing monthly lag tubes for patients.
• Maintains patient vital signs during treatments and alerts licensed staff of any issues.
• Responds to emergencies quickly and efficiently.
• Cleans machines, chairs, and room after each patient and cleans dialysis jugs at the end of the shift.
• Administers lidocaine subcutaneously, heparin sodium, and normal saline intravenously within regulatory guidelines.
• Provides basic care for patients and has knowledge of hemodialysis access.
• Carefully stocks the unit as needed or directed.
• Cares for and uses patient access sites as instructed.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.

EQUIPMENT

• Artificial kidney and dialysis delivery systems.
• Standard laboratory testing and sterilizing devices.

Work Environment

Located within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Required Education/Experience

• Must have Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification or equivalent certification, or must attain certification within 18 months of employment.
• Completion of CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on-the-job training program.
• Maintain current CPR and CCHT credentials.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.