Patient Care Technician
Healthcare
PatientCareTechnician-PCTCCHT-Dialysis
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“Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis at Patient Care Technician. Skills: Dialysis therapy, Patient monitoring, Machine operation. Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy. Operate hemodialysis machines”
What You'll Achieve.
Enhance patient satisfaction; Achieve Quality Enhancement Goals
Industry & Context.
Evaluate intradialytic problems; Provide intervention; Troubleshooting machine alarms
Heavy lifting and moving of patients, Assisting with ambulation, Frequent, prolonged standing, Bend over, Push and/or pull equipment, Lift and lower solutions up to 30 lbs, Occasional lift up to 40 lbs, Travel between assigned facilities, Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School diploma or G. E. D., Meet CMS-approved state/national certification requirements, All appropriate state licensure, education, and training
Nice to Have
Previous patient care experience in hospital setting, Successful completion of CPR certification
What You'll Do.
Provide safe and effective dialysis therapy
Operate hemodialysis machines
Maintain safe and clean working environment
Assist in patient education
Evaluate vascular access
Perform vascular access cannulation
Initiate dialysis treatment
Evaluate intradialytic problems
Monitor patients' response to dialysis
Discontinue dialysis treatment
Evaluate patient prior to discharge
Calculate and program dialysis machine for UF
Record vital signs and treatment parameters
Document patient treatment information
Report patient condition changes
Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks
Document intervention for unusual patient status
Evaluate patients’ vascular access during treatment
Obtain prescribed laboratory testing
Prepare specimens for collection
Prepare and utilize supplies and equipment
Monitor patients performing self-care
Assist in training direct patient care staff
Follow organization business policies
Maintain environmental integrity
Clean and disinfect dialysis machine
Perform dialysis machine alarm testing
Initiate Solution Delivery System
Document CQI activities
Enter treatment data into clinical application
Review treatment sheets for completeness
Prepare initial patient chart
Compile paperwork for chart placement
Prepare/print lab requisitions
Ensure collection of lab specimens
Assist in collecting infection control information
Support staff and patient adherence to infection control
Follow infection control policies
Reinforce infection control education
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Direct supervision of licensed nurse; Assist other health care members; Report to registered nurse or supervisor
Full Job Description
This position is for a closing shift on Mon, Wed, Fri 10a-11p # _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 dialysi
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