Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician
Core
Provide hands-on hemodialysis care to residents in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) den, performing sterile cannulation, monitoring vital signs, and operating dialysis machines.
Role type
Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician (IC)
Builds
Life-sustaining hemodialysis treatments for SNF residents
Domain
Healthcare / Renal Care / Skilled Nursing Facilities
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Sterile cannulation of AV fistulas and grafts, hemodialysis machine operation (Fresenius 2008T), water treatment system maintenance, vital signs monitoring, infection control protocols, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
Fresenius 2008T machine experience, central/portable RO water system experience, preceptor or training experience
Responsibilities
Perform sterile cannulation and monitor patients during treatment, set up and troubleshoot hemodialysis machines, maintain water treatment systems, assist with patient transfers and weight measurements, collaborate with RNs and nephrologists