Job Description

The Patient Care Technician is responsible for assisting and supporting the unit management team in achieving quality, patient satisfaction, staff development, business management as appropriate, teamwork, culture and employee satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the vital signs measurement of patients, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Collect and record patient information accurately and efficiently
• Aid in the administration of medications and treatments under the direction of healthcare professionals
• Assist with patient mobility, including transferring and positioning patients
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, ensuring infection control protocols are followed
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance during difficult times
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist with the vital signs measurement of patients, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse
• Collect and record patient information accurately and efficiently
• Aid in the administration of medications and treatments under the direction of healthcare professionals
• Assist with patient mobility, including transferring and positioning patients
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients, ensuring infection control protocols are followed
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, offering comfort and reassurance during difficult times
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated and efficient patient care

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Education in physical sciences and/or training in laboratory techniques preferred.

3. Minimum of 2 years dialysis experience preferred.

4. Reprocessing experience, including equipment repair and maintenance desirable.

5. Successful completion of training course in theory and practice of hemodialysis; or state

license or registration as required. ( must have pct license in Ohio)

6. Valid driver’s license and insurance, if travel by car needed for company business.

7. Computer knowledge desirable.

8. CMS  requirement at 494.140(e)(4) for patient care dialysis technicians which requires certification under a State certification program or a national commercially available certification program within 18 months of being hired as a dialysis patient care for newly employed dialysis patient care technicians. 

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