Experienced Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

33d • Onsite

About The Position

The Experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for the End-Stage Kidney Disease ("ESKD") patient in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. An Experienced PCT—ICHD is proficient in all intermediate duties while recommending dialysis plans for ultrafiltration to registered nurses and reinforcing education to patients as initiated by the licensed nurse.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 months of hands-on hemodialysis/dialysis care provided within the past 12 months required.
• Completed and active Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification required upon hire.
• Accredited High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) credential, or equivalent.
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required (or obtained within 60 days of employment).
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 5 lbs up to 50 lbs unassisted, perform repetitive physical movement, and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients into the treatment/exam area; weighs patients, records pre- and post-dialysis blood pressure and temperature, and documents all data on dialysis flow sheets.
• Performs and records vital signs and patient parameters according to DaVita policy and state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares them for shipment.
• Collects patient data and reports to nurse/preceptor regarding vascular access status, abnormal parameters, and patient observations.
• Initiates and terminates dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• Reviews dialysis prescriptions, observes patient condition, monitors fluid therapy/treatments, and documents activities appropriately.
• Sets up, tests, and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis (RO) water systems; responds to visual/audible alarms and performs safety checks.
• Dismantles, cleans, and disinfects dialysis equipment per DaVita procedures.
• Performs clerical tasks including charting, lab requisitions, ordering supplies, and appointment coordination.

Benefits

• 401k match
• healthcare coverage
• a broad range of other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED