Patient Care Tech: Acute Dialysis (Full Time: 10 Hour Shifts)
Company: Employer
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Washington RegionalWashington Regional Medical Center is our
region's only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit
healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care
hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our
clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care
operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and
Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our
community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging
staff to give back to the community in which we live and work ---
and give back to each other.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and
Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we
fulfill our purpose.Mission: Washington Regional is committed to
improving the health of people in communities we serve through
compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness
education.Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest
Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to
give care.Values: To treat others - patients and their families,
visitors, physicians, and each other - as we would want to be
treated.SUMMARYThe role of the Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
reports to the charge nurse and/or nurse manager of the facility.
This position is responsible for providing care to dialysis
patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. This
position will spend 75% of the time standing and/or walking of
short distances, with frequent pushing and pulling up to 100 lbs.,
and lifting and carrying of up to 35 lbs.RESPONSIBILITIES* Presents
in a professional manner at all times.* Provides direct and
indirect patient care as assigned under the direct visual
supervision of a Registered Nurse (DCNA RN) or in a treatment room
immediately adjacent to a DCNA RN.* Responsible for setting up and
tearing down dialysis machines.* Responsible for machine
management, accuracy, and testing prior to each initiation of
treatment; ensures machine testing has occurred with all tests
passed and safety alarms are enabled.* Responsible for calculating
and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for
Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; Sodium (Na) modeling;
and Ultrafiltration (UF) modeling as prescribed. Confers with DCNA
licensed staff on the need for fluid replacement.* Data collection
and documentation of patient appearance, weight (as applicable),
blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and well-being. Reports and
documents all new and unusual findings, information, complaints, or
problems to the DCNA RN. New and/or unusual findings include:
temperature greater than 99 -F, systolic blood pressure greater
than 200 mmHg or less than 100 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure
greater than 100 mmHg or less than 50 mmHg, pulse rate greater than
100 or less than 60.* Evaluates fistula or graft vascular accesses
for patency and reports any unusual findings to the DCNA RN.
Performs vascular access cannulation and reports and documents any
difficulties in cannulation or any unusual findings to the DCNA
RN.* Initiates hemodialysis treatment according to prescribed
orders including setting blood flow rate (QB) and dialysate flow
rate (QD).* Monitors and records accurate and timely information in
the medical record regarding vital signs, objective and subjective
finding, treatment parameters and patient response to dialysis
therapy. Reports any changes or unusual findings to the DCNA RN.*
Evaluates patients' vascular access during treatment, including
arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provides appropriate
intervention as needed, and documents and reports any unusual
findings to the DCNA RN.* Notifies the DCNA RN if blood pressure
drops or the patient is experiencing any symptoms of hypotension.
Evaluates any intradialytic problems and provides intervention as
prescribed by the nephrologist or as directed by the DCNA RN.*
Maintains a safe, clean, and comfortable working environment.*
Reports any machine malfunctions to the DCNA RN.* Collects and
labels specimens and ensures timely delivery to the hospital
laboratory.* Terminates patient treatment per DCNA policy,
administering normal saline during rinse-back.* Performs and
documents any intervention for unusual patient status, documents
patient response to the intervention, and notifies the DCNA RN.*
Evaluates patient prior to termination of needles from access by
obtaining sitting and standing (as appropriate) blood pressures and
pulse rate. Reports any unusual findings to the DCNA RN.* Removes
needles, obtains hemostasis, and applies appropriate bandages using
proper technique.* Notifies the DCNA RN of patient readiness for
discharge from dialysis care.* Adheres to and enforces all policies
and procedures as they pertain to the delivery of care, infection
control, and safety.* Disinfects dialysis equipment at the end of
each treatment.* Bicarbonate preparation and water system checks.
Notifies the DCNA RN of any out-of-range findings.* Bicarbonate
system disinfection.* Stocks dialysis supplies.Qualifications*
Education: High school degree or equivalent.* Licensure and
Certifications: Must be nationally certified within 18 months of
date of hire. DCNA prefers the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis
Technician (CCHT) certification, however other nationally approved
certification programs may be accepted. BLS.* Experience: One year
of dialysis experience in a clinical setting is required.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
05/13/2022
Keywords: Employer, Fayetteville , Patient Care Tech: Acute Dialysis (Full Time: 10 Hour Shifts), Healthcare , Fayetteville, Arkansas
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