Patient Care Asst-DART

Loma Linda•Loma Linda, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Assistant (PCA)-Dialysis Apheresis Resource Team (DART) plays a key role in supporting the dialysis department in maintaining all dialysis machines in proper working condition. This role follows established policies and manufacturer guidelines in cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing machines. The PCA ensures that machines and supplies are delivered to all hospitals under the Loma Linda University Medical Center license within a designated timeframe based on patient schedules. They also ensure that machines are in working condition and are not due for maintenance, and that supply carts are stocked with necessary supplies for scheduled treatments. The position involves maintaining accurate logs on cleaning and disinfection of each machine, participating in quality control activities, and performing follow-up testing as directed by the Supervisor – Dialysis Equipment. The PCA must meet qualifications and competencies as defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care, and participate in training, educational activities, and staff meetings, assisting with the orientation and training of other personnel as requested. Other duties as needed will also be performed.

Requirements

Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals course required.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) may be considered in lieu of CNA program or completion of School of Nursing Fundamentals course.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required.
Demonstrates competencies in fundamentals of patient care, cleaning and disinfecting and running of dialysis and apheresis machines and knowledge of scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel healthcare providers.
Able to read, write legibly and speak in English (and Spanish preferred) with professional quality.
Use computer, printer and software programs necessary to the position, e.g., Word, Outlook, organization electronic medical record, event reporting program.
Operate and troubleshoot patient care equipment required for this position.
Perform basic direct and indirect patient care activities using proper body mechanics and safety precautions.
Comprehend and follow-through with instructions.
Relate and communicate positively, effectively and professionally with others.
Be assertive and consistent in following policies.
Work calmly and respond courteously when under pressure.
Collaborate.
Accept direction.
Think critically and use good judgment.
Work with minimal supervision.
Perform basic math functions.
Manage multiple assignments effectively.
Organize and prioritize workload.
Problem solve.
Recall information with accuracy.
Pay close attention to detail.
Distinguish colors and smells as necessary for patient care.
Hear sufficiently for general conversation in person and on the telephone.
Identify and distinguish various sounds associated with the work place and patient care.
See adequately to read computer screens, medical records and written documents necessary to position.
Discern temperature variances through touch.
Exhibit professional behavior at all times.

Nice To Haves

Spanish language proficiency preferred.
Minimum six months of experience as a nursing assistant or dialysis technician preferred.

Responsibilities

Supporting the dialysis department in maintaining all dialysis machines in proper working condition.
Following established policies and manufacturer guidelines in cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing machines.
Ensuring that machines and supplies are delivered to all hospitals under the Loma Linda University Medical Center license in a designated time frame based on patient’s schedules.
Ensuring that machines are in working condition and are not due for maintenance.
Ensuring that supply carts are stocked with up-to-date supplies that are needed for scheduled treatment.
Maintaining accurate logs on cleaning and disinfection of each machine.
Participating in quality control activities on the machines as per manufacturer recommendation.
Performing follow-up testing as needed and directed by Supervisor – Dialysis Equipment.
Meeting qualifications and competencies as defined in the department-specific Plan for Providing Care.
Participating in training, educational activities and staff meetings.
Assisting with the orientation and training of other personnel as requested.
Performing other duties as needed.