Patient Care Tech - In Center

Dialysis Care Center•Mechanicsburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the mission, core values, and commitment to outstanding patient care at Home Dialysis Services & Dialysis Care Center, LLC (HDS/DCC). Ensures full compliance with all HDS/DCC policies and procedures and regulatory requirements at the state and federal level. The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) delivers safe, high-quality hemodialysis care to patients under the supervision of the RN, helping to enhance patient outcomes and overall treatment experience.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Current CCHT, Bonent or state-required certification
Current CPR certification
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
Must be a 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
Must be able to pass the Isahara’s Color Blindness Test.

Nice To Haves

1 or more years’ experience as a certified Patient Care Technician preferred

Responsibilities

Entering prescribed treatment into dialysis machine, setting up dialysis machines, dismantling dialysis machine after treatment is completed, performing chemical disinfection of dialysis machines and recording.
Observing dialysis machines and RO water system for correct functioning, responding to visual and audible alarms and making appropriate adjustments throughout the dialysis treatment to ensure patient safety.
Monitoring vital signs during treatment and taking patient vitals pro and post dialysis; blood pressure, temperature, weight and documenting it on the Hemodialysis Treatment Record
Perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment and report unusual findings to RN immediately
Perform cannulation of patient’s vascular access or performing catheter care, as allowed by state law.
Obtain homeostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Adheres to all facility policies, procedures, and protocols, participates in all required staff meetings.
Collects patient data, monitor and document status of vascular accesses, and patient observations.
Reviews lab work, collecting or obtaining blood samples and blood culture specimens and prepares package for shipping.
Immediately reports abnormal findings or change in status to assigned RN for further evaluation.
Communicates all emergencies, patient life-threatening complications, and related situations to the attention of the RN for further instruction.
Maintains compliance with safety and infection preventative measures, ensuring patient safety.
Reinforces education with patients and family members on all aspects of End Stage Renal Disease.
Assists in the management of inventory supplies.
Other duties, as assigned.