Patient Care Technician - Dialysis

Company: i4 Search Group
Location: Cedar Hill
Posted on: October 13, 2020

Job Description:

POSITION TYPE: Patient Care Technician (PCT)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Dialysis

LOCATION: Cedar Hill

SHIFT: Days

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, assists with providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal failure. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse.

To be a successful Patient Care Technician - PCT, you should be able to rely on your experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected, and you will benefit from being creative, quick-thinking, and a good communicator.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain blood samples for laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.

• Perform duties at all times under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations established by and in accordance with company policy and procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations

• Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment as necessary.

• Clean, disinfect, and rinse dialysis machines in accordance with policy and procedures.

• Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments.

• Obtain pre and post treatment weights of patients per protocols.

• Safely initiate and terminate dialysis treatments per center protocol, and within scope of practice and as allowed by state regulations.

• Monitor patients during dialysis treatments.

• Mix acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

• Complete water testing on dialysis machine at the beginning of each treatment day and as directed by the Administrator. Complete/document quality control logs throughout the day and after all treatments, as required.

• Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with company policy and procedure.

Job Benefits:

Competitive salary

Direct Deposit

401K

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits

Employee discount program

Excellent room for growth and advancement

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year of recent experience as an RN in a clinical setting.

Active RN license within the State of practice.

Current certifications (variable depending on the facility).

Must have a thorough knowledge of general nursing theory and practice.

Teamwork along with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude are required.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to provide excellent customer service.

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