Acute PCT Certified - Chandler

Company: U.S. Renal Care
Location: Mesa
Posted on: June 21, 2022

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

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