Patient Care Technician

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Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking for a fulfilling career opportunity?
We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) while making a positive impact on the lives of our adult/geriatric ESRD patient population at our clinic in Anchorage, Alaska .
The primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Cares for and monitors patients before, during, and post dialysis treatment.
• Prepares dialysis machine and its components for treatment.
• Transports patients, records patient's weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate.
• Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties.
• Inspects and cleans area of access. (fistula, graft, or catheter)
• Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity (proportion of chemicals to water), and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards.
• Starts patient treatment according to physician order.
• Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
• Assists in inventory and supply stocking in the dialysis clinic.

*Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities of the position.
Here is what we are seeking in our next PCT:

• High school diploma or equivalent - evidence of such is required pre-employment.
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA/PCA preferred.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to distinguish primary colors - as demonstrated by passing the Ishihara Color Vision Test.
• Successful completion of our dialysis training program, including demonstrated competency, within 8-10 weeks of hire.
• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved national certification requirements within the CMS timeline. Certification must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• Must be flexible to work most days/times as there are no set shifts.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all clinical applications is required within 90 days of hire.
• Must be able to organize time and tasks well.
• Required use of problem solving, analytical and effective communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Must have interpersonal skills necessary to work with patients, staff, and all other individuals as required.

Physical 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

What We Can Offer:

• Competitive compensation plans
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous paid time off
• 401k Retirement Plan with a company match
• Educational support through tuition reimbursement
• Schedules that support excellent work/life balance

Physical 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

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