Patient Care Technicians (PCT)
Where
- Saint Joseph, MI
What you'll be doing
- The patient care technicians (PCT) is responsible to assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate; online clearance monitoring, adequacy monitoring program (amp), urea kinetic modeling, and regarding disease process/access. Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment. The candidate will report any complaints or observations to the nurse supervisor, evaluate vascular access for patency, and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight. Perform vascular access cannulation and report any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by the state law. S/he will initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow and dialysate flow. Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed. Monitor patient response to dialysis therapy and report any unusual findings to nurse supervisor. Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment. Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures. Evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access; standing & sitting blood pressure. Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings. Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patient dialysis machine programming for ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; sodium (NA) modeling; and UF modeling as prescribed. Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms enabled, including narrow venous limits (NVL) 160. The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.
What your background should be
- The candidate should have CMS approved state and/or national certification and must meet certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline. All appropriate state license, education, and training (if any) required. Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or related facility preferred. The applicant should have to meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara color blindness test as a condition of employment. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the company dialysis-training program and successful completion of CPR certification.
Required Schooling / Training
- High school diploma or GED
Who is the client company
- The client is a German organization specializing in the production of medical supplies, primarily to facilitate or aid renal dialysis.
- If you are interested in this position, send your resume to apply@kochdavis.com
