Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Company: Dialysis Clinic, Inc., (DCI)
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is part of the team providing direct care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The PCT supports clinical staff, start to finish, throughout the dialysis treatment process, and delivers prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing assessment. This position is full-time, 4 days/week. Responsibilities * Obtains and records patient vital signs and machine readings according to facility policies. * Sets up and breaks down the dialysis blood system for the treatment process. * Inserts and removes access needles in patients for dialysis treatment. * Monitors and assesses patients during the course of treatment, documents changes in the patient condition, and informs charge nurse of problems during treatment. * Calculates patient s weight loss to reach dry weight. * Maintains and tracks inventory. * Performs laboratory work. * Determines patient care priorities and organizes work load efficiently and effectively. * Maintains professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights. Qualifications * High school diploma or GED required. * Dialysis experience preferred. * Previous healthcare experience preferred. * CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNT, candidates with Phlebotomy skills are desired. Certification: The PCT must be certified as a hemodialysis technician by a nationally accepted certification exam within 18 months of date of hire. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible. For more information about equal opportunity please see: ; ; ; and . Job Location US-CO-Grand Junction Posted Date 2 days ago (3/18/2020 12:52 PM) ID 2020-10465 # of Openings 1 Address 2748 Crossroads Blvd Category Patient Care Apply Now Apply Now Current Search Criteria * Dialysis Patient Care Technician... * Grand Junction * Colorado * Clear All EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible. DCI also participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program also known as eVerify. For more information on eVerify, click here: English - Espanol. Click here to view your Right to Work Notice: English - Espanol. Contact 1633 Church Street, Suite 500 Nashville, TN .3061 facebook twitter youtube linkedin instagram Helpful Links Find a Clinic Careers Contact Us Legal Health Information Practices Notice Confidential Compliance Hotline: Partners reach kidney care reach MTM DirectEmployers

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