Patient Care Technician - PCT
Core
Provides safe and effective hemodialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, including machine operation, vascular access cannulation, and patient monitoring.
Role type
Entry-level clinical technician (dialysis)
Builds
Dialysis treatments and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vascular access cannulation, hemodialysis machine operation, vital signs monitoring, infection control, patient education, documentation, lab specimen collection
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Hemodialysis machines, clinical applications
Responsibilities
Setup and operate hemodialysis machines; perform vascular access cannulation and heparin administration; monitor patient response to therapy and evaluate vascular access; obtain pre/post-treatment vital signs and weights; document treatment parameters and patient status; collect and prepare laboratory specimens; clean and disinfect equipment and environment; assist in patient education regarding disease process and home dialysis options.
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required