Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Company: Dialysis Clinic, Inc., (DCI)
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

Overview The Patient Care Technician (PCT)--is part of the team providing direct care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease.-- The PCT supports clinical staff, start to finish, throughout the dialysis treatment process, and--delivers prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing assessment. Responsibilities

• Obtains and records patient vital signs and machine readings according to facility policies.
• Sets up and breaks down the dialysis blood system for the treatment process.
• Inserts and removes access--needles in patients for--dialysis treatment.
• Monitors and assesses patients during the course of treatment, documents changes in the patient condition, and informs charge nurse of problems during treatment.
• Calculates patient's weight loss to reach dry weight.
• Maintains and tracks--inventory.
• Performs laboratory work.
• Determines patient care priorities and organizes work load efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights. -- Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED required.----
  • Dialysis experience preferred.
  • Previous healthcare experience preferred.
  • CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNT, candidates with Phlebotomy skills are desired.Certification:The PCT--must be certified as a hemodialysis technician by a nationally accepted certification exam within 18 months of date of hire. --DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.-- If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at----or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.For more information about equal opportunity please see:--;;; and.

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