Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED is required., CCHT certification must be obtained within 18 months of starting dialysis experience., CPR certification is required., Previous experience in a dialysis clinical setting is preferred..

Key responsibilities:

Prepare dialysis equipment and ensure pre-procedure testing is completed.

Assist with disinfecting and storing dialysis equipment after treatment.

Monitor patient vital signs and report any adverse reactions to the nurse.

Support the maintenance of cleanliness and supplies in the dialysis department.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Springdale Dialysis Clinic - Springdale, AR

Education Level: High School Diploma or GED

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Dialysis

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for four consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs. This position is responsible for providing care to dialysis patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

Essential Position Responsibilities

Prepare dialysis equipment for treatment including ensuring all pre-procedure testing is performed prior to patient treatment
Assist with disinfecting process and storage of dialysis equipment post treatment process
Obtain patient vital signs, document in the medical record, and report findings to the assigned nurse
Initiate dialysis treatment within scope of practice and partner with assigned nurse as required
Monitor patient during treatment ensuring patient is responding appropriately to treatment and notify assigned nurse of any adverse reactions to treatment
Comply with and enforce all policies and procedures as they pertain to the delivery of care, infection control, and safety
Collect and label specimens and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory
Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the department and ensure supplies are stocked

Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED
Licensure and Certifications: CCHT certification required within 18 months of start of dialysis experience. CPR, required.
Experience: Previous experience in a dialysis clinical setting, preferred.