Patient Care Technician

About This Role

Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. This role involves operating hemodialysis machines, monitoring patient response to treatment, and maintaining a clean working environment in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law
• Obtain necessary pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow and dialysate flow
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
• Perform all relevant functions for discontinuation of treatment, including obtaining vital signs prior to reinfusion
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access
• Perform and document Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification
• Calculate and enter individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and UF modeling

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

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred, but entry level is accepted.

Nice to Have

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

Benefits

Certifications