Patient Care Technician
Core
Provide direct one-on-one care and monitor patients during hemodialysis treatment in an outpatient dialysis center.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Safe and comfortable dialysis treatments for patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease
Domain
Healthcare / Dialysis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Comfortable working around blood and needles, ability to mix acid or bicarb, physical stamina for 12+ hour shifts, flexibility to work various shifts and float between clinics
Preferred skills
BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Phlebotomy certification, prior healthcare experience
Responsibilities
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, measure and record patient stats and observations, set up hemodialysis machines, educate patients on kidney dialysis topics, maintain patient hygiene and comfort
Seniority
Entry-level, trained technician