Patient Care Tech - FLOAT

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Patient Care Tech - FLOAT Full Time Hershey, PA, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2262 Purpose and Scope The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with Dialysis experience that would like to work more of the "front" of a dialysis center. Primary Duties / Activities Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas. Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately. Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping. Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy. Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN. Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient. Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer. Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories. Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment. Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing. Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies). Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs. Other duties, as assigned. Education and Certifications Minimum of High School diploma or GED. Current CCHT, Bonnet, or state required dialysis certification. Current CPR card. PC proficiency and ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience with Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to meet deadlines and be productive and resourceful. Experience and Required Skills 1 or more years of experience as a certified dialysis patient care technician. Self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment. Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills. High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility. Medical Plans Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization) HSA Plan (Health Savings Account) A plan that allows you to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses. Additional Benefits Vision Plan Basic Life Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity Insurance Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Physical Demands and Working Conditions The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Day-to-day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient’s home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. Must be able to lift 30 pounds as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr