Patient Care Technician
Company: Health Systems Management
Location: Lexington
Posted on: October 23, 2024
Job Description:
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at
Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of
RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time.
PCTs have a combination of technical skills and compassion needed
to improve the quality of life for our patients while promoting
positive patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have the
opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. We are currently
looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated PCTs to
join our dialysis team.
$2000.00 sign on bonus for CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis
Technician) or Bonent CHT (Certified Hemodialysis
Technologist/Technician) Certifications. Salary range is $16 - $26
per hour, depending on experience, to include various other
factors.
Perfect opportunity for healthcare workers, CNAs and Phlebotomists.
On the job training of dialysis fundamentals provided.
Responsibilities and Physical Demands:The physical demands and work
environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of the job.
- Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
- Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous
treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead
nurse.
- Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for
treatment.
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per
written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Obtain patient's vital signs before, during, and after dialysis
treatment and appropriately document the inpatient medical
record.
- Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting
patient's fluid removal.
- PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any
difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to the lead
nurse.
- Monitor patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct
appropriate intervention to the lead nurse.
- Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any
malfunctions to the lead nurse.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand
washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) and universal
precautions,
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include
assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily
living.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
- This position provides direct patient care that regularly
involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with
ambulation.
- PCT will spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching,
and standing.
- The employee may occasionally be required to move machines and
equipment and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30
pounds and as high as five feet.
- You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage
policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after
your training, if needed.
- What You Can Expect:
- Improvement:
- We are consistently striving to improve processes for our
patients and teammates.
- Relationships:
- Build relationships with your patients who are living with end
stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on
average 3 times per week.
- Team:
- Build relationships with your patients who are living with end
stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on
average 3 times per week.
- Schedule:
- Shifts can begin as early as 4:30 am and can vary based on
patient needs. Expected schedules will be discussed during the
interview process. Training Information:
- Training may take place in a facility or a different clinic
other than your assigned home clinic.
- Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you
will typically be working between 36-40 hours per week during
training.
- You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings,
evenings, weekends, and holidays.Education Requirements and
Position Qualifications:
- High School Diploma required.
- Basic computer knowledge required.
- Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
- Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of
the Health Systems Management training program in its
entirety.
- The ability to work long hours is required. You could be on
your feet for extended periods of time. Our day ends when patients'
care is completed.
- Must pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
exam within 18 months following the first day of employment.
- Georgia Applicants - Previous dialysis experience is required.
CCHT is preferred.
- Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved
by the American Heart Association
- Must be comfortable working around blood and needles, including
cannulation and obtaining labs.
- Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
- Employee must successfully pass the Ishihara's Color Blind
Test.
- Although not required, any of the following would be nice to
have Board of Nephrology Examiners, Nursing and Technology
(BONENT), Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT),
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant
(CMA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), or Certified Phlebotomy
Technician (CPT).
- Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the
U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an
employment Visa at this time. What HSM Provides:
- Extensive benefits package to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Extensive benefits package to include:
- Employee Support:
- Family Resources
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Counseling Sessions
- Maternity/Paternity leave
- On the job training:
- HSM offers new dialysis employees with on-the-job training to
help you develop your dialysis skills. The training is a
combination of the classroom setting and direct patient care.
- Reimbursement:
- HSM will provide a one-time reimbursement to sit for your
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.
About Us: Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) is a full-service
healthcare management organization providing a full range of
development, management, and administrative services for dialysis
facilities over the past 35 years in Georgia, South Carolina, and
North Carolina. HSM has an outstanding reputation in the renal
community for providing high quality patient care and encouraging
physician input while maintaining efficient business operations. We
are currently seeking compassionate, dedicated, and highly
motivated Patient Care Technicians to join our dialysis team.
Health Systems Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/
Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Compensation details: 16-26 Hourly Wage
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Keywords: Health Systems Management, High Point , Patient Care Technician, Professions , Lexington, North Carolina
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