Patient Care Tech - FLOAT

Dialysis Care Center•North Cornwall Township, PA

About The Position

THE DIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WILL BE A BLENDED ROLE THAT IS WELL SUITED FOR APPLICANTS WITH ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD LIKE TO GROW INTO A DIALYSIS TECH ROLE OR ONE WITH DIALYSIS EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD LIKE TO WORK MORE OF THE "FRONT" OF A DIALYSIS CENTER.

Requirements

MUST POSSESS A MINIMUM OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
CURRENT CCHT, BONENT OR STATE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE
CURRENT CPR CARD EXPERIENCE:
MUST BE PC PROFICIENT AND ABLE TO THRIVE IN A FAST-PACED SETTING; EXPERIENCE IN MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE: OUTLOOK, WORD AND EXCEL A MUST
GOOD PRESENTATION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS
MUST BE PRODUCTIVE & RESOURCEFUL WITH THE ABILITY TO MEET DEADLINES
Must be PC proficient and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting; experience in Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must
Good presentation & communication skills
Must be productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

1 OR MORE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS A CERTIFIED DIALYSIS PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Must be a self-starter who can work independently yet function in a highly collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines effectively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong data entry, organizational and interpersonal skills
High integrity, team player with patient service focus and flexibility

Responsibilities

Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately.
Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping.
Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy.
Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN.
Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient.
Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer.
Perform basis nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages).
Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories.
Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment.
Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing.
Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies).
Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.
Other duties, as assigned.