Home Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Company: Liberty Dialysis
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 17, 2020

Job Description:

Denali Dialysis & Liberty Dialysis is dedicated to providing superior care for patients with kidney disease. We strive to achieve both outstanding quality outcomes for our patients, and a rewarding career experience for our care-givers, all in an atmosphere of compassion, professionalism, empathy and respect. We commit ourselves to the philosophy that optimal care is attained through the (i) application of continuous quality improvement, (ii) investment in staff, (iii) education of patients, family, and the community at large, and (iv) advanced technology. Liberty Dialysis Home Program is actively seeking a home hemodialysis patient care technician (HHD PCT) who can perform the procedure of dialysis under the supervision of a qualified registered nurse and assist in the care of a stable adult or geriatric patient requiring dialysis and under direction, can initiate, monitor, and terminate the dialysis procedure in addition to reinforcing patient education under the direction of a RN. The key responsibilities for this position are as follows: May assist HT RN on Home Visits Reinforces HHD education under supervision of qualified HT RN Schedules and contacts patients regarding appointments Collects treatment records and reviews completion. Notifies RN of incomplete/missing records. Cleans and prepares training room; preps charts Prepares lab tubes and requisitions & assists with lab draw days both pre and post draw when patients are in the clinic Prepares and ships monthly lab draw boxes to remote patients, tracks shipment and reschedules orders in PEARL Clerical duties as assigned (faxing, mailings, phone calls etc.) Obtains or guides patient to obtain home water sampling when directed by HT RN Sets up the home hemo machine in the clinic or home setting when directed by HT RN Assists with access site care when directed by HT RN Creates and sends patient reminders (supplies inventory order, Kt/V lab draws, brings meds to clinic visit for review etc) Maintains supplies and stock in home hemodialysis training rooms Maintains home hemodialysis equipment inventory Assists Home Charge RN and/or RN Manager with Home inventory orders, shipments and tracking. Assists patients with supply management and contacting customer service. *Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities of the postion. Qualifications/Requirements: High school graduate, GED, or equivalent Minimum of 1 year experience as a dialysis PCT preferred Ability to become nationally certified within the required time frame NCMA or Phlebotomy certificate preferred CPR Certification or ability to become certified Prior direct patient care experience or exposure to health care environment required Strong interpersonal skills Effective communication skills Capable of working in dynamic and fast paced environment Computer and technical skills Physical Job 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 Drivers License Ability to travel to patient's homes both locally and remotely for hemodialysis equipment set up What we can offer: Competitive compensation plans. Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid-time off and a 401k Retirement Plan with a company match Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 1 - 3 years Bonus/Commission: No

Keywords: Liberty Dialysis, Anchorage , Home Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician, Professions , Anchorage, Alaska