Patient Care Technician - PCT
On-siteDel Rio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Welcome assigned patients, evaluate vascular access for patency, and perform cannulation and heparin administration as delegated. Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, monitor patient response, and obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights. Calculate and enter individual dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, ensuring safety alarms are enabled. Document all treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet, record lab specimens, and report any changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. This role includes assisting in the Transitional Care Unit by following newly admitted patients through their first four weeks, coordinating care with FKC staff, and demonstrating home dialysis set-ups. Maintain a safe, clean environment by disinfecting equipment between treatments and participating in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
- Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
- Successful completion of CPR certification
- Must be able to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to exert up to 15 pounds of force
- Must be able to push and/or pull equipment
- Must be able to perform frequent, prolonged periods of standing
- Must pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
Desired Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
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