Patient Care Technician

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska•Macy, NE

9d•$27 - $37

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician supports the organization’s mission, core values, expected behaviors, and customer service philosophy while adhering to regulatory requirements and established policies and procedures. As part of the hemodialysis health care team, the technician provides quality dialysis care in accordance with applicable procedures, training, and state licensure requirements. The role also supports the Quality Enhancement program and continuous quality improvement activities, including patient-satisfaction and process-improvement efforts. The position provides direct patient care, including initiating, monitoring, and discontinuing dialysis treatments; performing dialysis access care; collecting ordered blood samples and specimens; and reporting significant observations or changes in patient condition to an RN. The technician documents care, helps reinforce patient and family education under RN direction, maintains dialysis and water-treatment equipment, and supports unit operations, staff training, emergency procedures, and quality-improvement projects. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, two years of dialysis training, required CMS-approved state and/or national certification, CPR certification, and a valid, insurable driver's license. The employee must be able to obtain PCT certification through the State of Nebraska and obtain CCHT certification or licensure within 18 months of employment. Hemodialysis experience and computer knowledge are desirable.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Two years of dialysis training.
CMS-approved state and/or national certification.
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured.
Ability to obtain PCT certification through the State of Nebraska.
Ability to obtain CCHT certification or licensure within 18 months of the first date of employment.
CPR certification.
Dependable and reliable.
Ability to perform direct patient care involving regular heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.
Ability to push, pull, and mobilize approximately 200 pounds with assistance from wheels, carts, and other equipment.
Ability to communicate by talking and listening, and to prepare and accurately read written material.
Must be able to pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test.

Nice To Haves

Hemodialysis experience.
Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

Deliver age-specific hemodialysis care to assigned patients as prescribed and within the technician’s training and applicable state licensure.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatments according to established procedures.
Recognize dialysis and non-dialysis-related problems, establish care priorities, administer appropriate treatment, and document pertinent information.
Perform hemodialysis access care under the direction of an RN.
Administer and document saline, lidocaine, and heparin as authorized and directed.
Obtain ordered blood samples and other specimens.
Report significant observations, changes in patient condition, equipment or supply problems, incidents, and complaints to the appropriate personnel.
Reinforce previous patient and family education under the direction of an RN and assist with patient-specific education regarding adequacy measures.
Maintain a safe environment by using proper body mechanics and following infection-control, cleaning, and OSHA procedures.
Maintain competency in operation, sanitation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of dialysis, water-treatment, and special-procedure equipment.
Work with the supervisor and Biomedical staff in equipment care, routine cleaning, and use.
Keep the unit neat, orderly, and well stocked.
Document pertinent information clearly, completely, and accurately in manual and/or electronic patient records.
Assist the RN in formulating nursing care plans and long- and short-term goals according to established guidelines.
Perform or assist with emergency procedures, including patient evacuation during fire or disaster.
Assist with orientation and training of staff under the direction of an RN.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects, staff meetings, and in-service training.
Communicate effectively with physicians, supervisors, coworkers, patients, and families, and maintain positive working relationships with medical staff.
Cooperate with the Unit Manager in staff scheduling and rotation to ensure adequate coverage.
Complete clinical and corporate training programs and participate in scheduled in-service classes to learn about dialysis developments.
Seek direction and resources when necessary and serve as a resource for staff within the technician’s scope of practice.
Perform additional duties as assigned.