Patient Care Technician

About This Role

This role provides essential dialysis therapy for patients as part of a healthcare team, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. The technician will be responsible for operating hemodialysis machines and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform cannulation
• Administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law
• Obtain pre and post-treatment vital signs and weight
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
• Perform all functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment and evaluate patient prior to discharge
• Calculate and enter individual patients’ dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, and UF modeling
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters
• Report any significant information or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor
• Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention
• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements
• Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
• Successful completion of CPR certification

Qualifications

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

Nice to Have

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

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