HT Patient Care Technician- PCT 2- CCHT

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse under organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

• Reinforces home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.
• Identifies and welcomes patients, obtains vital signs, weights, and gathers information needed to complete the Clinic Visit Intake form.
• Builds and maintains strong communication and collaboration processes and rapport with patients, care partners, the HT RN, direct and non-direct patient care staff, providers, and other team members.
• Obtains treatment records from patients and/or systems, reviews for completion, and reports missing or abnormal data to the HT RN.
• Disinfects dialysis machines, chairs, tables, and other equipment in between patient visits, and routinely.
• Sets up, tears down, programs, tests, and disinfects the HHD machine, as directed.
• Initiates HHD treatment, while monitoring and documenting patient status, vital signs, and machine data in the treatment record.
• Sets up PD cycler and prepares and warms PD solutions, as directed.
• Performs other clerical duties, as assigned (answering phones, faxing, email, provider office contact, etc.).

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational mission, culture, core values, and customer service standards.
• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.