Dialysis Patient Care Tech - Carole Young - Full-Time
About The Position
The Dialysis Patient Care Tech provides direct patient care in a dialysis setting and supports licensed staff in delivering patient care within UTMB Correctional Managed Care. The role is based in a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center and requires security clearance and pre-employment drug testing. The technician assists with pre-dialysis patient evaluation, prepares and operates dialysis equipment, monitors patients during treatment, performs equipment maintenance and quality control, and documents care in the EMR. The position also involves responding to emergencies, maintaining a clean and stocked unit, supporting patient education, and caring for hemodialysis access sites. Salary is commensurate with relevant work experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification or equivalent, or ability to attain certification within 18 months of employment.
- Completion of the CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on-the-job training program.
- Maintain current CPR and CCHT credentials.
- Security clearance is required.
- Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with pre-dialysis medical evaluations, including recording vital signs, weight, general condition, and special problems.
- Set up and operate dialysis equipment correctly; report equipment problems to designated nursing or dialysis staff.
- Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
- Document and troubleshoot in the EMR.
- Perform equipment safety checks and initiate and terminate hemodialysis treatments.
- Assist with obtaining lab work and tests ordered by the Nephrologist and prepare monthly lab tubes for patients.
- Monitor patients during hemodialysis, take vital signs, and inform licensed staff of potential problems.
- Respond quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
- Clean machines, chairs, and the room after each patient, and clean dialysis jugs at the end of the shift.
- Administer subcutaneous lidocaine and intravenous heparin sodium and normal saline within DSHS regulations.
- Participate in patient education.
- Provide basic care for hemodialysis access and understand its use.
- Stock the unit as needed or directed.
- Care for and use patient access sites as instructed.
- Adhere to departmental internal controls and reporting structure.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
