What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire and Lube Technician position at Health Systems Management?
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and compassion needed to improve the quality of life for our patients while promoting positive patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated PCTs to join our dialysis team.
2000.00 sign on bonus for CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) or Bonent CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technologist / Technician) Certifications.
Salary range is $17 - $27 per hour, depending on experience, to include various other fac tors.
Perfect opportunity for healthcare workers, CNAs and Phlebotomists. On the job training of dialysis fundamentals provided.
Responsibilities and Physical Demands :
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
- Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
- Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
- Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
- Obtain patients vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document the inpatient medical record.
- Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patients fluid removal.
- PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
- Monitor patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention to the lead nurse.
- Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse.
- Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) and universal precautions,
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
- Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
- This position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation.
- PCT will spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing.
- The employee may occasionally be required to move machines and equipment and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds and as high as five feet.
- You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.
What You Can Expect :
Training Information :
Education Requirements and Position Qualifications :
Georgia Applicants - Previous dialysis experience is required. CCHT is preferred.
What HSM Provides :
About Us :
Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) is a full-service healthcare management organization providing a full range of development, management, and administrative services for dialysis facilities over the past 35 years in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. HSM has an outstanding reputation in the renal community for providing high quality patient care and encouraging physician input while maintaining efficient business operations. We are currently seeking compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated Patient Care Technicians to join our dialysis team.
Health Systems Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Compensation details : 17-27 Hourly Wage
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Salary : $17 - $27