Patient Care Technician - PCT

About This Role

This role provides safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients as part of a healthcare team, under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. It involves setting up and operating hemodialysis machines and maintaining a clean work environment, contributing to patient care and quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures and disease process/access
• Welcome patients and inquire about their wellbeing
• 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 or directed
• Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy
• Perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters

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)

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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