Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Job Description

The Primo Healthcare Services' Dialysis Technicians are responsible for providing direct patient care compassionately, professionally, ethically, and knowledgeably. Direct patient care includes the performance of basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures, patient care, and observations under the direct supervision and guidance of a registered nurse. This position is responsible for dialyzing hemodialysis patients at the comfort of their HOMES at their desired time and schedule (Time and location will be given during the interview). PCT will also be responsible for staying and monitoring the whole treatment and ensuring patient is tolerating treatment well. PCT is also be responsible for bi-weekly/monhtly supply and inventory count. PCT must be well-versed and know how to operate the NXSTAGE Hemodialysis machine.

About Primo Healthcare Services

Our mission is to enhance the ultimate patient care experience by creating and uniting premium healthcare workers and healthcare organizations. We unite and change the healthcare system worldwide by prioritizing healthcare workers' needs and goals to elevate patient lives. Our core values are the foundation of our company and the blueprint to our hiring process: we are disciplined, accountable, results-oriented, transparent, inspirational, and compassionate. PHS is a nationally and internationally advancing company and we are ecstatic to have you join our team.

Education, Qualifications, and Credentials

CMS Dialysis Technician certification within 18 months of hire.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

At least 1-year of experience as a Dialysis Technician.

Current CPR certification

Required Qualifications:

1-year Dialysis Experience

NxStage Machine Trained/ Experience (Highly preferred)

Ability to work well independently

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care including performing patient treatment from start to finish and handling daily operations between patients and dialysis machine

Responsible for NxStage maintenance related tasks

Responsible for pre-treatment, intra-treatment, and post-treatment monitoring

Responds to machine alarms according to established procedures

Responds to emergency situations with appropriate treatments as directed by the RN

Safely and competently access and cares for patient’s catheters, fistula, and grafts

Performs correct hand hygiene and infection control practices

Completes monthly and mid-monthly lab specimen and culture draws on time

Responsible for biweekly/monthly inventory and supply count (Soft Supplies and NxStage)

Documents all care delivered to the patient accordingly to established protocols

Follows and adheres to company missions, vision, and core values

Keeps track of patient schedules provided by company

Physical Demands

The physical demands below are typical of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities.

Will be frequently lifting, consistently causing a high volume of stooping, bending, pulling, twisting, balancing, standing, sitting, walking, and traveling.

Commitment to Diversity

Primo Healthcare Services recognizes that diversity within our staff, especially in the healthcare world, is imperative to provide equal opportunity to all. We hire and unite all healthcare workers regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. We encourage unity and community within our company, patients, clients, partners, and candidates.

If this position caught your eye, send us a resume! For best consideration, include the job title and source where you found this position in the subject line of your email to jobs @primohealthcareservices.com