Patient Care Tech - PRN

Dialysis Care Center•Lebanon, PA

About The Position

The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician provides hemodialysis care to patients under RN supervision while supporting the mission, core values, customer service standards, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements of Home Dialysis Services & Dialysis Care Center, LLC (HDS/DCC). The role involves preparing and operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patients and water systems, documenting treatment information, and promptly reporting abnormal findings and emergencies to the assigned RN. The technician also reinforces patient and family education, supports infection prevention and safety, and assists with inventory and other assigned duties. The position requires travel between assigned patient homes, potentially over long distances, as well as possible travel to scheduled staff meetings. Working hours may vary and may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The work environment is characteristic of a dialysis facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. Physical activities include walking, bending, stretching, standing, assisting with patient transfers, and lifting or repositioning patients. Exposure to chemicals and infectious or contagious diseases may occur.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CCHT, Bonent, or state-required certificate.
Current CPR card.
PC proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Good presentation and communication skills.
Ability to be productive and resourceful and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong data-entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, a team-player approach, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
Ability to travel between assigned patient homes, potentially over long distances, and possibly to scheduled staff meetings.
Ability to walk, bend, stretch, stand, and assist with patient transfers; must use proper body mechanics and procedures when lifting or repositioning patients.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass the Isahara’s Color Blindness Test.
Ability to work in an environment with possible exposure to chemicals and infectious or contagious diseases.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience as a certified Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

Enter prescribed treatment into dialysis machines; set up, dismantle, chemically disinfect, and document disinfection of machines.
Observe dialysis machines and the RO water system for correct functioning, respond to alarms, and make appropriate adjustments during treatment to ensure patient safety.
Monitor patient vital signs during treatment and obtain and document blood pressure, temperature, and weight before and after dialysis.
Evaluate vascular access before treatment and immediately report unusual findings to the RN.
Cannulate vascular access or perform catheter care as allowed by state law; obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Collect patient data, monitor and document vascular access status and patient observations.
Review lab work; collect or obtain blood samples and blood culture specimens; prepare specimens for shipping.
Immediately report abnormal findings, changes in patient status, emergencies, and life-threatening complications to the assigned RN for further evaluation or instruction.
Follow safety and infection-prevention measures to ensure patient safety.
Reinforce education with patients and family members on aspects of End Stage Renal Disease.
Assist with management of inventory supplies.
Adhere to facility policies, procedures, and protocols and participate in required staff meetings.
Support HDS/DCC customer service standards and provide outstanding service to staff, clients, and vendors.
Develop and maintain effective relationships through timely communication, and initiate action to resolve and follow up on customer service issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.