Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis
Core
Provides safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, including setting up equipment, monitoring treatments, and maintaining a clean environment.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Home Dialysis)
Builds
Home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment programs for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Dialysis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Home hemodialysis (HHD) setup and operation, Peritoneal dialysis (PD) cycler management, Phlebotomy, Vital signs monitoring, Infection control, Equipment disinfection, Patient education, Supply management, Medical record documentation
Preferred skills
Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting, CPR certification
Technologies
Dialysis machines, PD cyclers, Electronic health records
Responsibilities
Reinforces home dialysis training, Obtains vital signs and treatment records, Initiates and monitors HHD/PD treatments, Troubleshoots dialysis equipment, Prepares dialysate and PD solutions, Performs phlebotomy, Disinfects equipment and prepares rooms, Assists with patient admission and charting, Participates in quality improvement activities
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC