Patient Care Tech - PRN

Dialysis Care Center•Hapeville, GA

About The Position

The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician supports the mission, core values, and customer service standards of Home Dialysis Services & Dialysis Care Center, LLC (HDS/DCC). The technician provides hemodialysis care to patients under the supervision of an RN in an assigned In Center and follows HDS/DCC policies and procedures, its Compliance Program, and applicable state and federal requirements. The role includes preparing, operating, monitoring, disinfecting, and documenting dialysis equipment; monitoring patients and vascular access; carrying out treatment-related procedures as permitted by state law; collecting and documenting patient and laboratory information; and promptly escalating abnormal findings and emergencies to the RN. The technician also supports patient and family education, infection prevention, inventory management, and facility customer service. Work hours may vary and include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position requires extensive travel between assigned patient homes, potentially over long distances, and may require travel to scheduled staff meetings. The work environment is characteristic of a dialysis facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. The role involves considerable walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting with patient transfers. Exposure to chemicals and infectious or contagious diseases may occur. Employees must follow proper body mechanics and lifting and repositioning procedures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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 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.
Ability to follow proper body mechanics and procedures when lifting or repositioning patients.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Enter prescribed treatments into dialysis machines; set up and dismantle machines; chemically disinfect machines and record the disinfection.
Observe dialysis machines and the RO water system for proper functioning, respond to visual and audible alarms, and make appropriate adjustments during treatment to ensure patient safety.
Monitor vital signs during treatment and take and document pre- and post-dialysis blood pressure, temperature, and weight on the Hemodialysis Treatment Record.
Evaluate vascular access before treatment and promptly report unusual findings to the RN.
Cannulate patient vascular access or perform 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 record patient observations.
Review laboratory work; collect or obtain blood samples and blood culture specimens; and prepare specimens for shipping.
Immediately report abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the assigned RN for further evaluation.
Communicate emergencies, life-threatening patient complications, and related situations to the RN and follow instructions.
Follow safety and infection-prevention measures to ensure patient safety.
Reinforce education for patients and family members about End Stage Renal Disease.
Assist with inventory supply management.
Support HDS/DCC values and customer service standards and provide outstanding service to staff, clients, and vendors.
Maintain effective relationships through timely communication and respond to, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.