DCC Merrillville Pat Care Tech

Dccdialysis; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plans: PPO & HSA

Vision Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DCC Dialysis is seeking a Patient Care Tech - Float to join its Mechanicsburg, PA operations. This blended role supports regional clinic coverage, monitors patient conditions, collects specimens, and assists with hemodialysis under RN direction.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, current CCHT/BONENT or state certificate, CPR, and dialysis tech experience. PC proficiency and MS Office are required, with strong multitasking abilities and deadline-driven work ethic.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Current CCHT, BONENT or state certificate.
• Current CPR card required.
• 1+ years as a certified dialysis patient care technician.

Responsibilities

• Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
• Monitor vital signs and document observations.
• Take fluid samples for testing and prepare for shipping.
• Assist nursing staff with hemodialysis therapy.
• Monitor and document patient status and vascular access per RN guidance.
• Review lab work and reinforce treatment care with patient.
• Enter ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the system.
• Ensure patients have adequate care supplies and manage inventories.
• Prepare dialysis equipment before and after treatment and maintain it.
• Complete flow sheets via EMR to verify patient billing.
• Comply with CMS, HIPAA, OSHA and other regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.

Skills

PC proficiency

Microsoft Office

Meet deadlines

Communication skills

multitasking (travel between clinics)

Education

High School diploma or GED

CCHT / BONENT / state certificate

CPR certification

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

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Patient Care Tech - FLOAT

DCC Merrillville Pat Care Tech Full Time Mechanicsburg, PA, US

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with Dialysis experience that would like to work more of the "front" of a dialysis center.

PRIMARY DUTIES /ACTIVITIES :

• Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately.
• Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy.
• Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN.
• Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient.
• Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer.
• Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories.
• Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment.
• Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing.
• Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies).
• Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Must possess a minimum of High School diploma or GED

Current CCHT, Bonent or State required certificate

Current CPR card EXPERIENCE:

Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must

Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
• Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

1 or more years of experience as a certified dialysis patient care technician

• Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills
• High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility

Medical Plans:

• Two PPO Plans (Preferred Provider Organization)
• HSA Plan (Health Savings Account)
  • A plan that allows you to set aside pre-tax money for medical expenses.

Additional Benefits:

2. Vision Plan

3. Basic Life Insurance

4. Critical Illness Insurance

6. Hospital Indemnity Insurance

7. Long-Term Disability

Company-Sponsored Plans:

• Basic Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

PHYSICALDEMANDSANDWORKINGCONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those anemployee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients.Theposition requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may berequired.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. Thework environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient’s home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagiousdiseases/ materials.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds as needed.