Dialysis Patient Care Tech — Prison Health Impact

Utmb; Dickinson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health's Correctional Managed Care unit seeks a Direct Patient Care Technician to provide dialysis services within a secure facility. You will assist in pre-dialysis evaluations, operate dialysis equipment, and support licensed staff in patient care in a correctional setting.

The role involves monitoring patients during treatments, maintaining EMR documentation, and participating in ongoing patient education. CPR and CCHT credentials are required or must be obtained within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Must have CCHT certification or attain within 18 months.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification current.
• Completion of CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pre-dialysis medical evaluation including vital signs and weight.
• Set up and operate dialysis equipment and report issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance and quality control.
• Document and troubleshoot on the EMR.
• Monitor patients during hemodialysis and report problems to licensed staff.
• Respond to emergencies quickly and efficiently.
• Clean and reset machines and dialysis area after patients.

Skills

Vital signs

Dialysis equipment

Emergency response

Patient education

EMR documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCHT certification

CPR certification

Tools

Dialysis equipment

EMR system

Job description

UTMB Health's Correctional Managed Care unit seeks a Direct Patient Care Technician to provide dialysis services within a secure facility. You will assist in pre-dialysis evaluations, operate dialysis equipment, and support licensed staff in patient care in a correctional setting.

The role involves monitoring patients during treatments, maintaining EMR documentation, and participating in ongoing patient education. CPR and CCHT credentials are required or must be obtained within 18 months.