Experienced Patient Care Technician
Core
Assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for End-Stage Kidney Disease patients.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (Hemodialysis)
Builds
Dialysis treatment sessions and patient care workflows
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Hemodialysis care, vascular access cannulation, dialysis machine operation, reverse osmosis system monitoring, vital signs monitoring, blood specimen collection, patient education reinforcement, equipment disinfection, data documentation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, MS Word, Outlook
Responsibilities
Weigh patients and record pre/post-dialysis vitals; initiate and terminate dialysis via approved accesses; set up and monitor dialysis machines and RO water systems; collect blood samples and culture specimens; perform clerical tasks including charting and supply ordering.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level (requires 3 months experience)