Patient Care Tech - FLOAT

Dialysis Care Center • Homer Glen, IL

73d

About The Position

The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with dialysis experience that would like to work more of the 'front' of a dialysis center.

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of high school diploma or GED.
• Current CCHT, BONENT or state required certificate.
• Current CPR card.
• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must.
• Good presentation & communication skills.
• Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience as a certified dialysis patient care technician.
• Self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately.
• Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy.
• Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN.
• Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient.
• Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer.
• Perform basic nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages).
• Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories.
• Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment.
• Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing.
• Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies).
• Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees