Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician functions as part of the dialysis health care team to provide safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, training, applicable laws, and regulations. The role assists with home dialysis equipment setup and maintenance of a safe, clean working environment, and supports the organization’s Quality Enhancement Program and continuous quality improvement activities. The technician reinforces home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis training as permitted, assists with patient intake, vital signs, weights, treatment records, medication and supplement reconciliation, supply management, scheduling, documentation, and clinic operations. Duties may include supporting home visits, patient registration and connected health, laboratory specimen preparation and shipping, transplant education support, and clerical tasks. For home hemodialysis, the technician may set up, operate, test, troubleshoot, and disinfect equipment; prepare dialysate and supplies; monitor and document treatment and patient status; perform safety checks; and report abnormal findings or changes to the Home Therapies registered nurse. For peritoneal dialysis, duties may include troubleshooting cyclers and connectivity, performing prescribed phlebotomy when qualified, preparing equipment and solutions, assisting with exit-site care, and tracking equipment. All duties are performed under direct supervision and as permitted by applicable requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
- Meet all applicable state licensure, education, and training requirements.
- Demonstrate commitment to the organization’s mission, culture, core values, and customer service standards.
- Successfully complete the organization’s dialysis training program and CPR certification; continued employment depends on successful completion.
- Ability to travel between assigned facilities and community locations; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may be required.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of direct patient care, including frequent prolonged standing, bending, lifting and moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and lifting solutions up to 30 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility.
Responsibilities
- Reinforce home hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis training as permitted by law.
- Welcome patients, obtain vital signs and weights, and gather information for the Clinic Visit Intake form.
- Communicate and collaborate with patients, care partners, nurses, staff, providers, and other team members.
- Obtain and review treatment records, report missing or abnormal data, and assist with electronic treatment, medication, and supplement reconciliation.
- Assist Home Therapies registered nurses with home visits and provide home support as applicable and permissible.
- Prepare prescribed laboratory supplies and specimens for shipping; assist with transplant-related specimen tracking and reinforce transplant education.
- Complete and document daily opening and closing chores; disinfect dialysis equipment and prepare and stock rooms.
- Manage supplies to maximize use and minimize waste; assist patients and care partners with supply ordering and inventory.
- Schedule patient appointments and contact patients or caregivers with appointment details and reminders.
- Support patient registration and use of connected health; maintain logs and tracking.
- Participate in medical-record, infection-control, and other audit processes; collaborate in staff huddles and meetings.
- Collect required admission documentation and prepare and maintain patient charts as directed.
- Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, faxing, email, and contacting provider offices.
- For home hemodialysis, set up, tear down, program, test, troubleshoot, and disinfect machines and related equipment as directed.
- Prepare dialysate and dialysis supplies for home hemodialysis treatment according to orders.
- Evaluate dialysis access before treatment, document findings, and report abnormal findings to the Home Therapies registered nurse.
- Initiate home hemodialysis treatment and monitor and document patient status, vital signs, and machine data.
- Perform and document treatment safety checks at required intervals; report significant changes and provide directed, permissible interventions.
- Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, report results to the nurse, and ensure access hemostasis before leaving the treatment area.
- Assist with scheduled water and dialysate testing.
- For peritoneal dialysis, troubleshoot cyclers, modems, and connectivity; perform prescribed phlebotomy when qualified; set up cyclers and prepare and warm solutions; assist with exit-site care; and help track equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
