Patient Care Tech - PRN

Dialysis Care Center•North Cornwall Township, PA

About The Position

The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician provides hemodialysis care to patients under the supervision of the RN in the assigned In Center. The role supports the mission, core values, and customer service standards of Home Dialysis Services & Dialysis Care Center, LLC (HDS/DCC), and follows company policies, procedures, compliance requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations. The technician prepares, operates, monitors, and disinfects dialysis equipment; monitors patient vital signs and vascular access; documents treatment information; and reports abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the RN. The role also supports patient education, safety and infection prevention, inventory management, and effective communication with patients, families, staff, clients, and vendors.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current CCHT, Bonent, or state-required certificate.
Current CPR card.
Proficiency with PCs and 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 and work under pressure.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong data-entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, teamwork, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
Ability to pass the Ishihara Color Blindness Test.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enter prescribed treatment into dialysis machines; set up and dismantle machines; perform and record chemical disinfection.
Monitor dialysis machines and the RO water system, respond to alarms, and make appropriate adjustments to support patient safety.
Measure and document patient vital signs before and after dialysis, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
Evaluate vascular access before treatment and promptly report unusual findings to the RN.
Cannulate vascular access or provide catheter care as permitted by state law.
Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Follow facility policies, procedures, and protocols and participate in required staff meetings.
Collect patient data; monitor and document vascular access status and patient observations.
Review lab work; collect or obtain blood 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.
Maintain compliance with safety and infection-prevention measures.
Reinforce education for patients and family members about End Stage Renal Disease.
Assist with inventory supplies management.
Support HDS/DCC values and customer service standards; maintain effective relationships and communicate in a timely manner.
Initiate action to respond to, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.