Patient Care Technician - PCT

About the role

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD)
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy and obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access
• Calculate and enter individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed
• Ensure appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor
• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy
• Assist in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required
• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards

Skills

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Pay

Hourly Rate: $25.00 - $27.00

Schedule

4 days per week, 10 hour shifts