Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
Company: Employer
Location: Somerville
Posted on: May 7, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewThe 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 part-time, 20-29 hours/week, will full benefits for the
employee only.We will train!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.Qualifications* High school
diploma or GED required.* Dialysis experience preferred.* Previous
healthcare experience preferred.* CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNT,
candidates with Phlebotomy skills are desired.* Will
TrainCertification: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:
05/04/2022
Keywords: Employer, Somerville , Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT, Healthcare , Somerville, Massachusetts
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