PCT Certified - Hospital Services - St. Joseph
Company: DSI Renal, Inc
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 9, 2022
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Job Description:
The Acute Patient Care Technician, under the direction and
supervision of the Registered Nurse, assists with providing care
and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal
failure. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge
Nurse and Registered Nurse.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
include the following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned.*
Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care or operational
needs of the acute program and hospital.* Obtain blood samples for
laboratory analysis as required to complete physician orders.* May
reinforce patient education as needed under the direction of the
Acute Manager or Registered Nurse.* Perform duties at all times
under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and within limitations
established by and in accordance with company policy and
procedures, applicable state and federal laws and regulations.*
Clean, disinfect, and rinse dialysis machines in accordance with
policy and procedures.* Remove disposables and clean station after
each treatment.* Be familiar with emergency equipment and all
emergency operational procedures.* Obtain pre and post treatment
weights of patients per protocols.* Monitor patients during
dialysis treatments.* Complete water testing on dialysis machine at
the beginning of each treatment day and as directed by the Acute
Manager. Complete/document quality control logs throughout the day
and after all treatments, as required.* Take vital signs per
protocol during patient treatment and document on treatment record
as required.* Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend
in-service and continuing education offerings in compliance with
company policy and procedure.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:To perform
this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily.Requirements include:* High school
graduate or equivalent.* CPR certification required.* Confirmation
of ability to distinguish all primary colors.* Prefer a minimum of
12 months in dialysis healthcare or phlebotomy experience or CNA
experience.* Must be certified under a State certification program
or a national commercially available certification program as
follows (see addendum for Patient Care Technician)-* Certification
must be obtained within 18 months of hire date as Patient Care
Technician. Time employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to
employment with USRC will count towards the 18-month deadline for
certification, unless a gap in employment as a Patient Care
Technician is more than 18 months.* Certification must be
maintained as current and in good standing.* Must have basic
computer skills; proficiency in all USRC clinical applications
required within 90 days of hire.* Must be able to organize time and
tasks well.U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disabled/Veteran.Additional Information
Keywords: DSI Renal, Inc, Mesa , PCT Certified - Hospital Services - St. Joseph, Healthcare , Mesa, Arizona
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