Patient Care Technician - PCT
On-siteOmaha, Nebraska, United States
Job Summary
Welcome assigned patients, evaluate vascular access, and perform cannulation and heparin administration as delegated. Initiate dialysis treatment per prescribed orders, monitor patient response, and obtain vital signs and weights 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, disease processes, and home dialysis options, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and reporting any changes in patient condition 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
- 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 travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community
- Must be able to travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
- Must pass the Ishihara's Color Blindness test
Desired Qualifications
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility
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