Patient Care Technician Temple
Company: Baylor Scott & White Health
Location: Temple
Posted on: April 3, 2021
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Job Description:
*JOB SUMMARY* The Dialysis Technician 1, under the direction of
the Dialysis Nursing Team, administers dialysis therapy to patients
and follows nursing and patient treatment protocols. Performs
venipuncture techniques, sets up and monitors equipment during
dialysis treatment. *ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE* Measures and
records vital signs prior to initiating patient treatment.
Administers and records approved medications. Performs and records
pre-dialysis, intradialytic and post-dialysis checks as per policy,
and reports abnormal findings to the appropriate staff member prior
to initiation or discontinuation of patient treatment. Initiates
and terminates treatment per policy. Performs transonic evaluation
as assigned. Appropriately administers local anesthesia when
accessing hemodialysis grafts/fistulas and monitors patient access
during dialysis and reports/records information. Rotates through
the acute hemodialysis unit, and performs hemodialysis treatment on
isolation patients as assigned. Assembles necessary equipment and
supplies at each dialysis station to ensure that necessary supplies
are consistently available. Sets up and verifies accurate
functioning of all equipment according to departmental
requirements. Starts up and shuts down water system, mixes
bicarbonate solution and performs safety checks using established
procedures. Interacts with patients and other staff in a manner
that follows Standards of Conduct and demonstrates professionalism
at all times. Sets example for existing and new staff in
maintaining professional boundaries in the patient care area, and
assists new staff in understanding the expected standards of
behavior. Participates in performance improvement and research
activities. Serves as preceptor for new staff, ancillary staff and
students. Assists in the training of new personnel, and acts as a
preceptor and\or resource person to other Patient Care Technicians.
Participates in self evaluations when requested, setting realistic
goals. *KEY SUCCESS FACTORS* General understanding of Dialysis Care
modalities, therapies, terminology, standards, medications and
equipment. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of the unit's water
treatment system. Able to perform high quality Dialysis procedures
in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with established
standards, policies and procedures. Assists in the development of
department policies and procedures which will promote the highest
quality patient care. Successfully completes all components of the
dialysis training course within the allotted timeframe. This
includes all skills checklists and written exams. Ability to read,
write, and understand instructions. Ability to use a calculator to
calibrate equipment for patient treatment. Ability to multi-task
and work in a team environment. Able to relate and interact with
patients in a professional manner. *BENEFITS* Our competitive
benefits package includes the following - Immediate eligibility for
health and welfare benefits - 401(k) savings plan with
dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% - Tuition Reimbursement - PTO
accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position
type and/or level *QUALIFICATIONS* - EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED
Equivalent - EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience -
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS
or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
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