Dialysis Patient Care Tech,CMC (PCT) - Carole Young Unit
Company: Employer
Location: Galveston
Posted on: May 12, 2022
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Job Description:
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 :To provide direct patient
care in a dialysis setting and to support 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 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.PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Candidate must have
two (2) years of Dialysis experience and CCHT certification.Salary
is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.Equal
Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal
opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion,
age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran
status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by
federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by
law. As a VEVRRA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative
action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans
and individuals with disabilities.Compensation
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/06/2022
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