Dialysis PCT: Hands-On Patient Care & Equipment QA

PIH Health Hospital; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients before, during and after dialysis under the supervision of the inpatient dialysis RN. The role includes direct and indirect care within the PCT scope and contributes to equipment quality assurance in compliance with hospital policy.

Required: current hemodialysis technician certification, 2+ years dialysis experience and a current Basic Life Support card.

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• Basic organizational skills needed.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety practices.
• Clinical education related to dialysis specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and non-direct patient care under RN supervision during dialysis.
• Assist with care before, during and after dialysis as delegated.
• Ensure quality assurance for dialysis machines and equipment in line with hospital policy and federal regulations.

Skills

Written and verbal communications

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology, infection control

Clinical education

Patient/family teaching

Job description

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients before, during and after dialysis under the supervision of the inpatient dialysis RN. The role includes direct and indirect care within the PCT scope and contributes to equipment quality assurance in compliance with hospital policy.

Required: current hemodialysis technician certification, 2+ years dialysis experience and a current Basic Life Support card.