Patient Care Technician - PCT
On-siteAlice, 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 vital signs and weights pre- and post-treatment. Calculate and enter individual dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals and treatment time. Document accurate treatment parameters on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets, report changes in patient condition to the registered nurse, and perform machine safety checks. Assist in patient education regarding adequacy measures, disease processes, and home dialysis options. Clean and disinfect equipment between treatments, collect lab specimens, and participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities. Follow all infection control policies and support staff training on appropriate programs.
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
- 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 be able to travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community
- Must be able to travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
- Must be able to work in a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels
- Must be able to be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials
- Must be able to perform direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation
- Must be able to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment
- Must be able to successfully complete the organization dialysis training program
- Must be able to successfully complete CPR certification
Desired Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
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