Patient Care Technician
Healthcare
PatientCareTechnician-PCT
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“Patient Care Technician - PCT at Patient Care Technician. Skills: Patient care, Dialysis therapy, Machine operation. Provide dialysis therapy. Operate hemodialysis machines”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance patient satisfaction; Achieve Quality Enhancement Goals
Industry & Context.
Process improvement
Color Blindness test, Heavy lifting, Moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Frequent standing, Bending over, Pushing equipment, Pulling equipment, Lifting solutions, Lowering solutions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or equivalent, Valid PCT national certification, State specific certification, Appropriate state licensure, Attendance at preceptor training, Attendance at skill-based training
Nice to Have
Five years patient care experience, Hospital setting experience, Related facility experience
What You'll Do.
Provide dialysis therapy
Operate hemodialysis machines
Maintain safe environment
Participate in process improvement
Welcome assigned patients
Evaluate vascular access
Perform vascular access cannulation
Initiate dialysis treatment
Evaluate intradialytic problems
Monitor patients' response
Discontinue dialysis treatment
Apply appropriate dressings
Evaluate patient prior to discharge
Record treatment parameters
Ensure safety alarms enabled
Document patient treatment information
Report significant information
Report change in patient condition
Conduct machine safety checks
Perform intervention for unusual status
Document patients' response
Evaluate patients’ vascular access
Report unusual findings
Obtain prescribed laboratory testing
Prepare specimens for collection
Prepare supplies and equipment
Monitor patients performing self-care
Assist patients in performing self-care
Participate in recruitment process
Assist with clinical orientation
Assist with on-going training
Function as a preceptor
Deliver competency evaluations
Maintain competency audits
Collaborate on quality standards
Educate on regulatory requirements
Assist in training staff
Provide developmental support
Educate on water systems integrity
Educate on environmental integrity
Ensure communication process
Participate in implementing educational programs
Design educational programs
Collaborate on training programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Health care team; IDT staff; Clinical Managers; Education Coordinators
Full Job Description
_**PURPOSE AND SCOPE:**_ Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP). _**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**_ Patient Related **Education:** • Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access. Treatment: • Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment. • Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law. • Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment • Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD). • Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. • Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy. • Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document. • Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate pat
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