Patient Care Tech - In Center

Dialysis Care Center•Lawrenceville, GA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The In-Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician provides safe, compassionate, high-quality direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports Dialysis Care Center, LLC’s mission of clinical excellence, patient safety, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and customer service. The technician performs dialysis treatment setup and monitoring, supports vascular access care, records patient information, and reports abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the assigned RN. The position also involves facility procedures, patient and family education, staff training support, inventory assistance, and required training and competency activities. The role may require floating to other facilities, working past scheduled hours, travel between assigned facilities and community locations, and travel to staff or organizational meetings. Scheduled hours are based on facility needs and may change. Work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, with possible exposure to infectious or contagious diseases and materials. The position involves regular patient interaction and physical activity, including standing, bending, moving and assisting patients, and lifting or moving supplies and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
If experienced, current CCHT, Bonent, or state-required certificate; otherwise, obtain the required certificate within 18 months, in accordance with CMS regulations.
If experienced, a current CPR card; otherwise, obtain one within three weeks of hire.
PC proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Ability to work independently under RN supervision and function in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Good presentation and communication skills, including excellent written and oral communication.
Ability to be productive and resourceful, meet deadlines, multitask, and work under pressure.
Strong data-entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, teamwork, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
Ability to pass the Ishihara color blindness test as a condition of employment; the company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made if the test is not passed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, assisting with patient movement and ambulation, and lifting or lowering solutions and supplies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enter prescribed treatments into dialysis machines; set up, dismantle, disinfect, and document machine procedures.
Use DCC Labor Logic to support staffing, labor productivity, scheduling efficiency, overtime management, and patient treatment scheduling while maintaining safe staffing standards.
Complete assigned daily opening and closing procedures.
Observe dialysis machines and the RO water system, respond to alarms, and make appropriate adjustments during treatment to ensure patient safety.
Assist with training applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under nurse supervision.
Participate in missed-treatment intervention initiatives by promptly notifying the interdisciplinary team of missed or shortened treatments.
Monitor and record patient vital signs before, during, and after dialysis, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
Evaluate vascular access before treatment and promptly report unusual findings to the RN.
Cannulate patient vascular access or provide catheter care as allowed by state law.
Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
Assist with chlorine testing when assigned.
Follow facility policies, procedures, and protocols and participate in required staff meetings.
Collect patient data and monitor and document vascular access status and patient observations.
Collect or obtain blood samples and blood culture specimens and prepare them for shipping.
Immediately report abnormal findings, changes in patient status, emergencies, and life-threatening complications to the assigned RN.
Maintain safety and infection-prevention measures.
Complete DCC University training modules, annual competency validation, mandatory continuing education, and PCT Water Quality Facility Training.
Reinforce education for patients and family members on aspects of End Stage Renal Disease.
Assist with inventory supplies management.
Provide customer service to staff, clients, and vendors; maintain effective relationships through timely communication; and respond to and follow up on customer service issues.
Support DCC initiatives and perform other duties as assigned.