Patient Care Technician - PCT - Dialysis
Core
Provides safe and effective hemodialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, including machine operation, vascular access management, and patient monitoring.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Dialysis)
Builds
Dialysis treatments and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hemodialysis machine operation, vascular access cannulation, vital signs monitoring, medication administration (heparin), infection control protocols, patient education, lab specimen collection, documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with Transitional Care Unit (TCU) protocols, knowledge of peritoneal dialysis setup, ability to perform continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Technologies
Hemodialysis machines, Solution Delivery System (SDS), clinical data applications
Responsibilities
Initiate and monitor dialysis treatments according to physician orders; perform vascular access evaluation and cannulation; obtain pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weights; document treatment parameters and patient responses; collect and prepare laboratory specimens; maintain a clean and safe clinical environment; assist in patient education regarding disease process and home dialysis options.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinical staff