Patient Care Technician - PCT
On-siteHouma, Louisiana, 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 pre- and post-treatment. Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration goals, ensure safety alarms are enabled, and document all treatment parameters on the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet. Assist in patient education regarding adequacy measures and disease processes, maintain a clean environment by disinfecting equipment between treatments, and collect lab specimens for prescribed testing. Support the organization's Quality Enhancement Program by participating in continuous quality improvement activities and reporting any significant changes in patient condition directly to the registered nurse.
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
- Successful completion of the organization dialysis training program
- 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 be able to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
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