Patient Care Technician

About This Role

Functions as part of the dialysis healthcare team to provide safe and effective dialysis therapy under direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and assisting in maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their wellbeing since their last treatment
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight, and perform pre-treatment vascular access evaluation
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD)
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access
• 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

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.

Nice to Have

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility

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