Patient Care Tech - PRN

Dialysis Care Center•Hapeville, GA

About The Position

The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician provides hemodialysis care to patients under the supervision of an RN in an 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, the Compliance Program, and applicable state and federal regulations. The technician operates and monitors dialysis equipment and the RO water system, observes patients during treatment, collects and documents patient data, and promptly reports abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the assigned RN. The position also supports patient and family education, maintains safety and infection-prevention practices, assists with inventory, and provides responsive service to staff, clients, and vendors. This position requires working hours that may vary, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. It involves extensive travel between assigned patient homes, potentially over long distances, and may require travel to staff meetings. The work environment is characteristic of a dialysis facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. Physical work includes considerable walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting with patient transfers. 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 while functioning in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively.
Strong written and oral communication, data-entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
High integrity, teamwork, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass the Ishihara Color Blindness Test.

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.
Observe dialysis machines and the RO water system for correct operation, respond to visual and audible alarms, and make appropriate adjustments during treatment to support patient safety.
Monitor patient vital signs during treatment and take and document blood pressure, temperature, and weight before and after dialysis.
Evaluate vascular access before treatment and report unusual findings to the RN immediately.
Cannulate vascular access or perform catheter care as allowed 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 samples and blood culture specimens; and prepare packages for shipping.
Immediately report abnormal findings, changes in patient status, emergencies, and life-threatening complications to the assigned RN for further evaluation or instruction.
Maintain compliance with safety and infection-prevention measures.
Reinforce education for patients and family members on aspects of end-stage renal disease.
Assist with inventory supplies.
Support HDS/DCC customer service standards and develop effective relationships through timely communication.
Take action to respond to, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned.