Experienced Patient Care Technician

Experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT)The Experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for the End-Stage Kidney Disease ("ESKD") patient in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. An Experienced PCT—ICHD is proficient in all intermediate duties while they recommend dialysis plans for ultrafiltration to registered nurses and reinforce education to patients as initiated by licensed nurse.PCTs expected shifts for this clinic: 3-4 days/week with a minimum of two Saturdays/month and can be asked to start as early as 4:00 am. Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during training. You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre- and post-dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets.Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipmentCollects patient data and reports to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to:Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accessesDocumenting patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for patientsReporting patient parameters to registered nurse as neededInitiating dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulationsReviews dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtains information and/or data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents observations on patient vital signs applicable to critically ill patients, administers fluid therapy or other appropriate treatments as directed, documents activities appropriatelySets ups and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after the dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; performs appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptorPerforms clerical duties as needed and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient chartsRequirements:Accredited High School diploma, general education development ("GED") credential, or equivalentBasic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook requiredCurrent cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("CPR") certification required (or must be obtained within 60 days of employment)Dialysis Technician Certification by a CMS approved state certification program or a national commercially available certification program required within 18 months of hire or position change requiredStart your healthcare career with DaVita—apply now!At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.