What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Tech - North Hills Dialysis (Full-Time 4 10hr Shifts w/every other Sat) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400 team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Certified Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs. This position is responsible for providing care to dialysis patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Prepare dialysis equipment for treatment including ensuring all pre-procedure testing is performed prior to patient treatment
- Assist with disinfecting process and storage of dialysis equipment post treatment process
- Review prescribed orders to ensure machine is programmed to deliver the appropriate prescription while partnering with the assigned nurse as needed
- Obtain patient vital signs, document in the medical record, and report findings to the assigned nurse
- Monitor patient during treatment ensuring patient is responding appropriately to treatment and notify assigned nurse of any adverse reactions to treatment
- Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures as they pertain to the delivery of care, infection control, and safety
- Collect and label specimens and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the department and ensure supplies are stocked
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED
- Licensure and Certifications: CCHT certification required within 18 months of start of dialysis experience. CPR, required.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years previous experience in a dialysis clinical setting, required
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.