Dialysis Patient Care Tech - Estelle - Full-Time

Utmb; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Correctional Managed Care seeks a Dialysis Patient Care Tech at Estelle to provide direct care in a dialysis setting and support licensed staff within the correctional system.

Located in a prison environment, the role requires CCHT certification or progression toward it, completion of on-the-job training, CPR, and the ability to monitor patients and operate dialysis equipment with safety and precision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CCHT certification or equivalent, or must attain within 18 months of employment.
• Completion of CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on-the-job training.
• CPR credentials maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the medical evaluation of the patient pre-dialysis, including recording vital signs and weight.
• Sets up and operates dialysis equipment and reports issues to supervising staff.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Documents and troubleshoots on the EMR.
• Monitors patients during hemodialysis and communicates potential problems to licensed staff.
• Responds quickly to emergencies.
• Cleans machines, chairs and rooms after each patient and cleans dialysis jugs.
• Assists in obtaining lab work and prepares lag tubes for patients.
• Educates patients as needed.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

EMR documentation

Patient care

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCHT certification or equivalent

CPR certification

On-the-job training completion (CMC Dialysis PCT)

Job description

Dialysis Patient Care Tech - Estelle - Full-Time

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides direct patient care in a dialysis setting and supports licensed staff in the delivery of patient care within UTMB Correctional Managed Care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

EQUIPMENT:

Artificial kidney and dialysis delivery systems. Standard laboratory testing and sterilizing devices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

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