Patient Care Tech - Hemodialysis
Company: Physicians Choice Dialysis
Location: Bethany
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description For over 20 years Physicians Choice Dialysis and
its affiliates have provided essential life sustaining dialysis
services to patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. At a
PCD owned and operated clinic, physicians and staff are given 100%
clinical autonomy which allows for the personalized care most
patients desire and may not experience at other providers.
Physicians Choice Dialysis is hiring for a Patient Care Technician
at its Del City, Oklahoma clinic. We offer a competitive salary and
an excellent healthcare plan. Don't miss this great opportunity to
join team PCD and apply today!Benefits- Medical (Low Deductible and
Low Cost Options available)- Dental- Vision- Short Term Disability-
Life Insurance- 401k with employer matchingThe Hemodialysis
Technician sets-ups and operates the hemodialysis machines and
related equipment to provide limited chronic dialysis treatment for
the ESRD patientPatient CareReceive patient into treatment area;
weigh patient, take temperature and blood pressure pre and post
dialysis. Document on all dialysis flow sheets. Advise Charge Nurse
if there is any change in patients' physical or mental
well-being.Perform and record patient observations: vital signs and
all other parameters of ESRD patients, obtain blood/culture
specimens per PCD policies and procedures.Review dialysis orders,
notes general physical and mental condition of patient to determine
compliance of dietary or medical regimen.Provides chronic
hemodialysis therapy; recommends a dialysis plan for
ultrafiltration to RN, initiate dialysis via approved accesses,
observe all safety measures, monitor patient vital signs throughout
treatment, administer fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments
as directed, document activity.Collect patient data: monitors and
document status of vascular accesses, reviews lab work, and seeks
guidance when levels are out of "normal" range for ESRD
patients.Perform the following only under the direction of an
RN:Instruct patients in the care of fistulas, and other open
woundsReview physician orders, and reinforce treatment care with
patientAdminister patient quality care in a considerate and
respectful mannerEquipment Care:Set up and monitor dialysis
machines and systems; observe dialysis machines and RO water system
for correct functioning; respond to visual and audible alarms and
make appropriate adjustments, pre, post and during dialysis
treatment.Be able to dismantle, clean and disinfect dialysis
machines and equipment according to PCD' Policies and
Procedures.Understand all duties related to the use of
medical/dialysis equipment, chemicals, rinses, priming dialyzers,
attachment and installation of all required tubing, positioning of
dialyzer, preparation of dialysate delivery systems for dialysis,
dialyzer connection and all pumps, alarm checks, monitor settings,
and dialyzer tests.Quality Assurance:Able to recognize and respond
to patient medical emergencies. Reports to Charge Nurse who in turn
will follow up with additional care to resolve the problem.Has the
ability to follow policy in dealing with difficult/abusive
patients. Knows to report problem to Charge Nurse who in turn
contravene to resolve problem.Demonstrate ability to transfer
patients from one location to another as needed. This includes, but
is not limited to transfer to/from treatment chair to wheelchair,
treatment chair to floor, or treatment chair to stretcher.Is able
to demonstrate compliance with Biohazard Waste and Infection
Control procedures per OSHA and Center for Disease
Regulations.Follow the regulations for compliance with lab drawing
policies and procedures.Qualifications:Must be a high school
graduate or earned a G.E.D.One (1) year minimum patient care
experience in one of the following1. Nurse assistant2. Phlebotomy3.
EMT/paramedic4. Medical Assistant5. Reuse TechnicianMinimum 1 Year
Hemodialysis ExperienceCurrent CPR as outlined to the American
Heart Association.Have ability to remain on feet for extended
periods of times.Have ability to transfer up to 50 pounds from one
location to anotherCCHT CertificateCertification if required by
State Law.Must be 18 years of age
Keywords: Physicians Choice Dialysis, Oklahoma City , Patient Care Tech - Hemodialysis, Other , Bethany, Oklahoma
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