Patient Care Technician - PCT - Training Provided
Core
Provides safe and effective hemodialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse, including machine operation, vascular access cannulation, and patient monitoring.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT) / Dialysis Technician
Builds
Dialysis treatments and patient care services
Domain
Healthcare / Renal Care
Required skills
Vascular access cannulation, Hemodialysis machine operation, Vital signs monitoring, Infection control protocols, Patient education, Laboratory specimen collection, Documentation, Medication administration (heparin)
Preferred skills
Prior experience as Nursing Assistant, CNA, or Phlebotomist
Responsibilities
Setup and operate hemodialysis machines, Perform vascular access cannulation and monitor access patency, Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and intervene as prescribed, Obtain pre and post treatment vital signs and weights, Administer heparin as delegated, Collect and prepare laboratory specimens, Clean and disinfect dialysis equipment and environment, Educate patients on disease process and self-care, Document treatment parameters and patient status, Assist in training of direct patient care staff