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Form of workThe Patient Care Technician play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive the best care and support while undergoing treatment for kidney disease. Under the direction of the Dialysis Nurse Manager, the Patient Care Technician will assist in providing dialysis treatment for the End-Stage Renal Dialysis ("ESRD") patients.
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Responsibilities
- Monitor and document status of patient vitals and vascular status
- Document patient observations and seeks guidance where levels are out of normal range for ESRD patient.
- Report patient parameters to registered nurse as needed
- Receive patient into treatment/exam area: weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre and post - dialysis; document on all dialysis flow sheets
- Review dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtain information and/ or data to determine compliance or dietary or medication regimen; document observations
- Perform clerical duties to include filling, lab requisitions, scheduling appointment, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry, maintaining patient charts
- Dismantles, clean, and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to company procedure; performs appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment
- High School diploma, general education diploma ("GED")
- Dialysis Technician Certificate by a CMS approved state certification program and/or a national commercially available certificate program required within 18 months of hire or position change
- 2+ years of Dialysis experience
- Current CPR certification required
- Ability to interact with nurse staff and other team members
- Must be personable and courteous when handling patients
- Basic computer operating skills with the proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
- Ability to lift up 50 pounds unassisted and able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching and use of full range of body motion
