Dialysis Patient Care Technician-CCHT

About the role

The Patient Care Technician (CCHT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease, supporting clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. This position works with the Lexington Home Hemo & PD program.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in infection control, risk management and patient education activities
• Guide new patients through 120-day education plan
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment
• Set up and break down dialysis blood system for treatment
• Insert and remove patient access needles
• Monitor patients during dialysis, document changes and inform charge nurse of any concerns
• Calculate patient’s weight loss to reach dry weight
• Determine patient care priorities and organize work load accordingly
• Maintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights
• Maintain and track inventory
• Perform laboratory work

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve
• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous healthcare experience preferred
• CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT and/or phlebotomy skills desired
• DCI’s 3-month comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions and one-on-one skills training
• CCHT certification required

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with care teams
• Problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Paid 12-week training with preceptor
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retail plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Pay

Pay range from $19.06-$24.85 per hour, depending on healthcare experience

Schedule

Full-time, five 8-hour shifts starting at 8am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts