Patient Care Technician - PCT
On-sitePlano, 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, document accurate treatment parameters, and report any significant changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. Assist in patient education regarding adequacy measures, disease processes, and home dialysis options, while maintaining a clean environment and ensuring strict infection control compliance.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or G.E.D.
- CMS-approved state and/or national certification
- All appropriate state licensure, education, and training
- CPR certification
- Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline
- Must be able to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs.
- Must be able to lift and to lower solutions on an occasional basis up to 40 lbs.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to bend over
- Must be able to push and/or pull equipment exerting up to 15 pounds of force
- 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 take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
- Must be able to comply with a drug-free workplace policy
Desired Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility
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