Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Alaska Dialysis; Big Lake (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plans

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

401k with company match

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent work/life balance schedules

Job summary

Alaska Dialysis is seeking a dedicated dialysis support professional to care for patients before, during, and after treatments. You will prepare the dialysis equipment, monitor vital signs, and explain the procedure to patients to ease concerns.

Responsibilities include inspecting access sites, verifying machine settings, starting treatments, and monitoring for adverse reactions. Inventory and supply stocking support is also needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required pre-employment.
• Minimum of 3 months of dialysis, phlebotomy, or CNA/PCA experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to distinguish primary colors — Ishihara Color Vision Test.
• Successful completion of dialysis training program within 12 weeks of hire.
• CMS-approved national certification requirements must be current.
• Must be flexible to work most days/times (no set shifts).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills; proficiency in all clinical applications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to organize time and tasks well.
• Problem solving, analytical and effective communication skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Interpersonal skills to work with patients, staff and others.
• Ability to multitask in a professional and calm manner.

Responsibilities

• Cares for and monitors patients before, during, and post dialysis treatment.
• Prepares dialysis machine and its components for treatment.
• Transports patients, records weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration.
• Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment.
• Inspects and cleans area of access (fistula, graft, or catheter).
• Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity, and temperature for safety.
• Starts patient treatment according to physician order.
• Monitors patient for adverse reaction and machine malfunction.
• Assists in inventory and supply stocking in the dialysis clinic.

Skills

CPR certification

English communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Discretion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Dialysis training program completion

CMS national certification requirements

Tools

CMS clinical software

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Cares for and monitors patients before, during, and post dialysis treatment.
• Prepares dialysis machine and its components for treatment.
• Transports patients, records patient's weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate.
• Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
• Inspects and cleans area of access (fistula, graft, or catheter)
• Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity (proportion of chemicals to water), and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
• Starts patient treatment according to physician order.
• Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
• Assists in inventory and supply stocking in the dialysis clinic.

*Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent - evidence of such is required pre-employment.
• Minimum of 3 months of dialysis, phlebotomy, or CNA/PCA experience preferred.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to distinguish primary colors - as demonstrated by passing the Ishihara Color Vision Test.
• Successful completion of our dialysis training program, including demonstrated competency, within 12 weeks of hire.
• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved national certification requirements within the CMS timeline. Certification must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• Must be flexible to work most days/times (no set shifts).
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all clinical applications is required within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to organize time and tasks well.
• Required use of problem solving, analytical and effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to work with patients, staff, and all other individuals as required.
• Ability to multi-task in an efficient, professional, and calm manner.

What We Can Offer:

• Competitive compensation plans.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• Relocation Assistance

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Excellent work/life balance schedules

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent long periods of standing, bending, stooping, walking, sitting
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
• Valid Driver's License

Join us in our commitment to providing quality patient care and fostering a positive environment for both our patients and our dedicated staff.

Liberty Administrative Services, LLC provides an inclusive and safe environment for all applicants and employees. Liberty Administrative Services, LLC treats all individuals equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender identity, gender expression, transgender), sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, parenthood, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, disability, military status, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other impermissible factor according to applicable law.

4-9 hour shifts/week

36 Hours