UTMB Faculty Group Practice · 4 months ago
Dialysis Patient Care Tech - CMC - Estelle
Huntsville, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelUTMB Faculty Group Practice is part of UTMB Health, focusing on addressing the healthcare needs of underserved populations. The Dialysis Patient Care Technician provides direct patient care in a dialysis setting, assisting licensed staff and ensuring the proper operation of dialysis equipment.
Hospital & Health Care
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
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
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
Company
UTMB Faculty Group Practice
The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) Faculty Group Practice (FGP) is comprised of over 950 faculty physicians and advanced practice providers who drive UTMB’s mission of improving health by delivering innovative education and training, pursuing cutting-edge research, and providing the highest quality patient care.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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