Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
Company: Employer
Location: Taos
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview A $3,000 Sign On Bonus Is Available. 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, 3
days/week. Responsibilities Obtains and records patient vital signs
and machine readings according to facility policies.Sets up and
tears 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. Job Requirements: Education and
Experience:High school diploma or GED equivalent.Previous
healthcare experience preferred.CNA, EMT, Medical Asst., CNT, with
Phlebotomy skills are desired.Dialysis experience
preferred.Certification:The PCT must be certified as a hemodialysis
technician by a nationally accepted certification exam within 18
months of date of hire (DCI prefers within 12 months of hire and
will help you obtain this certification). 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 .
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/22/2022
Keywords: Employer, Santa Fe , Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT, Professions , Taos, New Mexico
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