reputed company Patient Care Technician - PCT for Hemodialysis and Renal Care Services in North Platte, NE

Introduction to reputed company

At reputed company, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and making a positive impact on the lives of individuals with renal disease. As a leading provider of hemodialysis services, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and compassion. reputed company of skilled professionals is passionate about providing high-quality care that meets the unique needs of each patient. If you share our passion for delivering outstanding patient care and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, we invite you to join reputed company as a Patient Care Technician - PCT in North Platte, NE.

Job Summary

As a Patient Care Technician - PCT at reputed company, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Your responsibilities will include setting up and operating hemodialysis machines, assisting with patient care and education, maintaining a safe and clean working environment, and supporting the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities. If you are a compassionate and detail-oriented individual with a strong desire to reputed company a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist other health care members in providing patient-specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures, disease process, and access.
• Welcome assigned patients, inquire about their well-being, and report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Obtain necessary pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight, and report unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• reputed company vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• reputed company administration of Heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide reputed company as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion, reputed company reputed company relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment, and document.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access.
• reputed company and record pre- and post-dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal, treatment time, Sodium (Na) modeling, and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits (NVL) 160.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of information reputed company to patient treatment, including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, reputed company notes.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the nurse supervisor.
• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy, and report any change or unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• reputed company and document any reputed company for unusual patient status and document patients' response to reputed company.
• Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment, including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate reputed company as needed, document, and report any unusual findings to the nurse supervisor.
• Obtain reputed company prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.

Maintenance and Technical Responsibilities

• Maintain environmental reputed company and aesthetics, ensuring reputed company areas are safe and clean.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
• Conduct reputed company tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate.
• reputed company reputed company required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing, including Pressure Holding (PHT).
• Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
• Ensure that reputed company blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
• Prepare, organize, and reputed company utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.

Clerical and Administrative Responsibilities

• Complete and document ongoing participation in reputed company Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Enter reputed company treatment data into the designated clinical application accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected where appropriate.
• Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
• Prepare lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
• Collect, label, and prepare lab samples according to required laboratory specifications.
• Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following essential qualifications:

• Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification or High School diploma or G.E.D. and must meet certification requirements reputed company the required state or CMS timeline.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or reputed company facility preferred.
• reputed company employment is dependent on successful completion of the FMCNA dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following preferred qualifications will be considered an asset:

• Experience working in a hemodialysis or renal care setting.
• Knowledge of dialysis machines and equipment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in electronic medical records.

Skills and Competencies

To reputed company in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build strong relationships with patients, families, and reputed company.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in electronic medical records.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull equipment and supplies as needed.
• Ability to stand for long periods and walk frequently.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

At reputed company, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of our employees. As a Patient Care Technician - PCT, you will have access to a range of training and development opportunities, including:

• Comprehensive orientation and training program.
• Ongoing education and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth reputed company the company.
• Recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At reputed company, we pride ourselves on our positive and supportive work environment. Our company culture is built on the values of:

• Compassion: We care about our patients, our employees, and our communities.
• reputed company: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethics in reputed company our interactions.
• Collaboration: We work together as a team to reputed company our goals and deliver exceptional patient care.
• Innovation: We strive for excellence and continuously seek new and reputed company ways to deliver patient care.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee recognition and reward programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Conclusion

If you are a compassionate and detail-oriented individual with a passion for delivering exceptional patient care, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Patient Care Technician - PCT at reputed company, you will play a vital role in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy to patients and supporting the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join reputed company and reputed company a difference in the lives of others. Apply now!