Patient Care Technician

About This Role

This role is responsible for providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, ensuring compliance with regulations and contributing to process improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access.
• Welcome patients, evaluate vascular access, perform cannulation, and administer heparin as delegated.
• Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders.
• Evaluate intradialytic problems, monitor patient response, and discontinue dialysis treatment following procedures.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters and document patient changes.
• Perform and document interventions for unusual patient status and evaluate vascular access during treatment.
• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing, clean blood spills, and prepare and utilize supplies efficiently.
• Assist in training applicable direct patient care staff under nursing supervision.
• Maintain environmental integrity, clean and disinfect dialysis machines/equipment, and prepare for treatments.
• Complete and document ongoing participation in CQI activities and accurately enter treatment data.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within required timeline
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any)
• Commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
• Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
• Successful completion of CPR certification

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• 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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