Centers Health Care
Overview
Centers Dialysis Care is seeking a
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
for our dialysis centers in Brooklyn, NY. Base pay range: $19.00/hr - $30.00/hr. This range is provided by Centers Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Preparation of dialysis machine Priming extracorporeal circuit Performing pre-dialysis tasks Obtaining vital signs Obtaining pre-dialysis weights Calculate fluid removal based on estimated dry weight Reports any abnormalities of vital signs and weights to charge nurse Initiates, monitor and terminate the hemodialysis procedure per unit protocol Initiate, monitor, and terminate the hemodialysis procedure utilizing the A-V Fistula or A-V Graft per unit protocol Report any unusual presenting symptoms or untoward effects of treatment to the charge nurse Intradialytic monitoring of patients with permcaths Document admission, intradialytic monitoring and post-dialysis observations on flow sheet Administer bolus of normal saline in response to hypotension or cramps and inform charge nurse Performs venipunctures to obtain access for dialysis via AVG/AVF and for blood samples Operate the centrifuge machine and prepare blood samples for laboratory transportation Troubleshoot individual dialysis machines Check conductivity, temperature and pH of the dialysate Check for residual Sodium Hypochlorite and water system parameters (Chlorine/Chloramine) Disinfection of Hemodialysis Machine Monitor the water system as per established guidelines and document on log sheet; report deviations Enforce policies and procedures including patient’s bill of rights Proper handling and storage of bio-hazardous waste and chemicals Knowledge of emergency procedures; function in an emergency situation under supervision Understand CPR protocols and assist during emergencies Communicate information regarding the patient’s condition to the MD and RN Assist with patient transport as needed Adhere to infection control standards of practice Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited High School or GED Hemodialysis Certification CPR-BLS Certification About Us
With five centers, located throughout the Tri-State Area, Centers Health Dialysis facilities have been providing quality care for over 13 years to our dialysis community. Our focus is on providing the ultimate patient care experience in outpatient dialysis facilities located both onsite and offsite of skilled nursing facilities. Centers Health Dialysis is part of Centers Health, a fully integrated post-acute care continuum offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in more than 45 locations covering four states. We are known for our commitment to our employees, offering ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages, and more. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Centers Health Care by 2x Get notified about new Patient Care Technician jobs in
Brooklyn, NY .
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Centers Dialysis Care is seeking a
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
for our dialysis centers in Brooklyn, NY. Base pay range: $19.00/hr - $30.00/hr. This range is provided by Centers Health Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities
Preparation of dialysis machine Priming extracorporeal circuit Performing pre-dialysis tasks Obtaining vital signs Obtaining pre-dialysis weights Calculate fluid removal based on estimated dry weight Reports any abnormalities of vital signs and weights to charge nurse Initiates, monitor and terminate the hemodialysis procedure per unit protocol Initiate, monitor, and terminate the hemodialysis procedure utilizing the A-V Fistula or A-V Graft per unit protocol Report any unusual presenting symptoms or untoward effects of treatment to the charge nurse Intradialytic monitoring of patients with permcaths Document admission, intradialytic monitoring and post-dialysis observations on flow sheet Administer bolus of normal saline in response to hypotension or cramps and inform charge nurse Performs venipunctures to obtain access for dialysis via AVG/AVF and for blood samples Operate the centrifuge machine and prepare blood samples for laboratory transportation Troubleshoot individual dialysis machines Check conductivity, temperature and pH of the dialysate Check for residual Sodium Hypochlorite and water system parameters (Chlorine/Chloramine) Disinfection of Hemodialysis Machine Monitor the water system as per established guidelines and document on log sheet; report deviations Enforce policies and procedures including patient’s bill of rights Proper handling and storage of bio-hazardous waste and chemicals Knowledge of emergency procedures; function in an emergency situation under supervision Understand CPR protocols and assist during emergencies Communicate information regarding the patient’s condition to the MD and RN Assist with patient transport as needed Adhere to infection control standards of practice Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited High School or GED Hemodialysis Certification CPR-BLS Certification About Us
With five centers, located throughout the Tri-State Area, Centers Health Dialysis facilities have been providing quality care for over 13 years to our dialysis community. Our focus is on providing the ultimate patient care experience in outpatient dialysis facilities located both onsite and offsite of skilled nursing facilities. Centers Health Dialysis is part of Centers Health, a fully integrated post-acute care continuum offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in more than 45 locations covering four states. We are known for our commitment to our employees, offering ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages, and more. Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Centers Health Care by 2x Get notified about new Patient Care Technician jobs in
Brooklyn, NY .
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