What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician - PCT position at AccessHealth?
Role: Performs as part of the dialysis healthcare team to deliver safe and effective dialysis therapy under supervision.
Responsibilities: Assists in patient education on dialysis adequacy and disease management; sets up and operates hemodialysis machines; monitors and evaluates patient responses during treatment; manages vascular access and performs cannulation; records treatment data accurately; ensures safety alarms are active; maintains a clean environment; supports infection control practices; participates in quality improvement activities; and aids in transitional care for new patients.
Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D., valid state licensure, and certification as required. Preferred prior patient care experience. Must meet certification and training standards; demonstrate commitment to quality and customer service.
Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to monitor patient conditions, documentation accuracy, teamwork, infection control adherence, and physical ability for patient handling and machine setup.
Additional duties include supply management, specimen collection, and participating in CQI activities. The role involves physical demands like lifting and standing, and requires adherence to safety and infection control policies.
Responsibilities: Assists in patient education on dialysis adequacy and disease management; sets up and operates hemodialysis machines; monitors and evaluates patient responses during treatment; manages vascular access and performs cannulation; records treatment data accurately; ensures safety alarms are active; maintains a clean environment; supports infection control practices; participates in quality improvement activities; and aids in transitional care for new patients.
Qualifications: High school diploma or G.E.D., valid state licensure, and certification as required. Preferred prior patient care experience. Must meet certification and training standards; demonstrate commitment to quality and customer service.
Skills: Strong attention to detail, ability to monitor patient conditions, documentation accuracy, teamwork, infection control adherence, and physical ability for patient handling and machine setup.
Additional duties include supply management, specimen collection, and participating in CQI activities. The role involves physical demands like lifting and standing, and requires adherence to safety and infection control policies.