Experienced Patient Care Technician

DAVITA•Dearborn, MI

28d

About The Position

The Experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment to patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. An Experienced PCT—ICHD is proficient in intermediate duties, recommends dialysis ultrafiltration plans to registered nurses, and reinforces patient education initiated by a licensed nurse. The role is scheduled 3–4 days per week, including at least two Saturdays per month. Shifts may start as early as 3:00 AM and typically last 10–12 or more hours, for a total of 32–40 hours per week. A flexible schedule is required, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 months of hands-on hemodialysis or dialysis care within the past 12 months.
Completed and active Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification upon hire.
Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of employment.
Basic computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to lift 5–50 pounds unassisted, perform repetitive physical movements, and stand for long periods.
Flexible schedule and availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Receive patients in the treatment or examination area; weigh patients; record pre- and post-dialysis blood pressure and temperature; and document data on dialysis flow sheets.
Perform and record vital signs and patient parameters according to company policy and state regulations; obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepare them for shipment.
Collect patient data and report vascular access status, abnormal parameters, and patient observations to the nurse or preceptor.
Initiate and terminate dialysis through approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques, in accordance with applicable regulations.
Review dialysis prescriptions, observe patient condition, monitor fluid therapy and treatments, and document activities.
Set up, test, and monitor dialysis machines and reverse osmosis (RO) water systems; respond to visual and audible alarms and perform safety checks.
Dismantle, clean, and disinfect dialysis equipment according to company procedures.
Perform clerical tasks, including charting, preparing lab requisitions, ordering supplies, and coordinating appointments.
Recommend dialysis ultrafiltration plans to registered nurses and reinforce patient education initiated by a licensed nurse.