Patient Care Technician

About This Role

This role involves providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring compliance with regulations. The individual will be responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe and clean working environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire about their well-being
• Evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated
• Obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and evaluate vascular access
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow and dialysate flow
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed or directed
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters
• Document and report any significant information or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor
• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks
• Assist in training applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under nurse supervision
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics, ensuring all areas are safe and clean
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments
• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities
• Enter all treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and timely

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 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
• Ability to complete organization dialysis training program and CPR certification successfully

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• No prior dialysis experience required; paid, comprehensive training provided. 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