Patient Care Technician - Contract at TalentBurst, Inc.
Stoneham, MA
About the Job
Patient Care Technician - Dialysis Outpatient Clinic
12 Months minimum recent dialysis experience required.
Certification required:
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician CCHT
Job Duties
- Provide the direct, patient care for assigned patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to the patient treatment.
- Assist licensed nurse with pre and post dialysis patient assessments and their documentation.
- Monitor and document dialysis treatment parameters on Dialysis Flow Sheets. Report any significant information or change in patient condition to the supervisor.
- Assist with all emergency operational procedures.
- Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest and respond to emergency situations related to dialysis treatment.
Experience
- Previous patient care experience in a hospital/clinical setting or related facility preferred; Dialysis procedures/treatments and machine experience is required.
- Successfully complete a training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis. Successfully complete CPR Certification
Education
- High school degree or G.E.D.
- Education in physical sciences and/or training in laboratory techniques preferred.
