PCT III Preceptor
Core
Provides safe and effective hemodialysis therapy under direct supervision of a licensed nurse, including machine operation, vascular access cannulation, and patient monitoring.
Role type
Preceptor-level Patient Care Technician (PCT III)
Builds
Hemodialysis treatments for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Domain
Healthcare / Dialysis
Required skills
Hemodialysis machine operation, vascular access cannulation, heparin administration, vital signs monitoring, intradialytic problem intervention, patient education, infection control practices, lab specimen collection, documentation, preceptorship/training delivery
Preferred skills
Quality Improvement (QI) program participation, recruitment support, competency evaluation auditing, creative educational program design
Technologies
Hemodialysis machines, Solution Delivery Systems (SDS), clinical applications for data entry
Responsibilities
Initiate and monitor dialysis treatments including blood and dialysate flow; perform vascular access cannulation and hemostasis; educate patients on disease process and adequacy measures; train and evaluate new clinical staff; conduct infection control audits; document treatment parameters and vital signs; prepare lab specimens.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinical role with preceptor responsibilities