Patient Care Technician - PCT
On-siteNew Castle, Indiana, United States
New Castle, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Full TimeLicense Or CertificationEnterprise
Job Summary
Welcome assigned patients, evaluate vascular access for patency, and perform cannulation and heparin administration. Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, monitor patient response, and obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights. Document all treatment parameters, interventions, and lab specimen collection on Hemodialysis Treatment Sheets. Maintain a safe environment by cleaning equipment, ensuring alarm testing, and following infection control policies. Assist in transitional care for new patients, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and support staff training on dialysis 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
- Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards
- 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 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
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