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.

Responsible for understanding, supporting, and implementing the philosophy and policies of the corporation.

Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

Provides safe, effective delivery of age specific patient care in compliance with standards outlined in the facility procedure manual, as well as regulations set forth by the company, state and federal agencies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

The Patient Care Technician will be responsible for the performance of all of the duties listed. The distribution of effort between the duties listed can be expected to vary according to the need and to individual assignments, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, Coordinator, Director of Nursing, and Unit Medical Director:

1. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of policies and procedures related to the

Patient Care Technician/Reuse/Supply Technician.

2. Demonstrates ability to perform technical skills for the Patient Care Technician

as determined by the competency assessment program.

3. Demonstrates applicable knowledge of the policies and procedures of providing

patient care, including the patient’s treatment, reuse, and water treatment

facility, and emergency procedures.

4. Assumes administrative duties under the direction of the Director of Nursing/Coordinator.

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.

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

7. Computer knowledge desirable.