Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
Company: Employer
Location: North Charleston
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview We are a non-profit service organization. DCI has had
the lowest mortality and hospitalization rates among large dialysis
providers for the past 13 years in a row. We think our patient care
staff are pretty awesome; they make a difference in our patients'
lives by helping them live longer and achieve a better quality of
life.Our mission is "the care of the patient is our reason for
existence." What's yours?The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is part
of the team providing direct care to patients with End Stage Renal
Disease. The PCT supports clinical staff, start to finish,
throughout the dialysis treatment process, and delivers prescribed
dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing
assessment.This position is full-time, 4 days/week.
Responsibilities Obtains and records patient vital signs and
machine readings according to facility policies.Sets up and breaks
down the dialysis blood system for the treatment process.Inserts
and removes access needles in patients for dialysis
treatment.Monitors and assesses patients during the course of
treatment, documents changes in the patient condition, and informs
charge nurse of problems during treatment.Calculates patient's
weight loss to reach dry weight.Maintains and tracks
inventory.Performs laboratory work.Determines patient care
priorities and organizes work load efficiently and
effectively.Maintains professional working relationship, observing
patient privacy and rights. Job Requirements: High school diploma
or GED required. Dialysis experience preferred.Previous healthcare
experience preferred.CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNT, candidates
with Phlebotomy skills are desired.Certification:The PCT must be
certified as a hemodialysis technician by a nationally accepted
certification exam within 18 months of date of hire. DCI is a
federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having
difficulty using the online application system or would like to
request other accommodations or application methods, please contact
Doug Patterson at or . Once a request has been made, DCI will
initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an
accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such
accommodations where possible.For more information about equal
opportunity please see: ; ; ; and .
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/21/2022
Keywords: Employer, Charleston , Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT, Healthcare , North Charleston, South Carolina
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