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The University of Texas Medical Branch · 5 months ago

Dialysis Patient Care Tech - CMC - Estelle

Huntsville, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

The University of Texas Medical Branch is committed to addressing healthcare needs within correctional facilities. They are seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Tech to provide direct patient care in a dialysis setting, assisting licensed staff and ensuring the safe operation of dialysis equipment.

Responsibilities

Assists in the medical evaluation of the patient pre-dialysis, including assisting with recording of patients vital signs, weight, general condition and special problems

Correctly sets-up and operates dialysis equipment. Reports equipment problems to the Unit Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse Chief Technician or Hemodialysis Staff Nurse

Performs preventive maintenance and quality control

Correctly documents and troubleshoots on the EMR

Makes safety checks on equipment and initiates ad terminates the hemodialysis treatment

Assists in obtaining all lab work and tests ordered by the Nephrologist; assists in preparing monthly lag tubes for patients

Monitors patients during hemodialysis treatments, including the taking of patient vital signs, and informs licensed staff of any potential problems

Responds quickly and efficiently to emergencies

Cleans machines, chairs and room after each patient and cleans the dialysis jugs at the end of the shift

Administers only lidocaine subcutaneously, heparin sodium and normal saline intravenously within the regulations of DSHS

Participates in the education of the patient

Provides basic care for and has knowledge of the use of the hemodialysis access

Stocks unit as needed or directed

Cares for and uses patient access sites as instructed

Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department

Performs related duties as required

Qualification

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis TechnicianCPR certificationDialysis equipment operationEMR documentationPatient monitoring

Required

High school or equivalent

Must have Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification or equivalent certification, or must attain certification within 18 months of employment

Completion of CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on the job training program

Maintain current CPR and CCHT credentials