Patient Care Technician

Overview

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. We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to join our dialysis team. A sign-on bonus of $2000.00 is available for CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) or Bonent CHT (Certified Dialysis Technologist/Technician) certifications.

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) support and work under the guidance of RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients. PCTs combine technical skills with compassionate care to improve quality of life and promote positive patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. To be considered for this position, qualified candidates are required to have a minimum of 6 months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience.

This position is a fit for those with CHT, CCHT, CNA, CMA, PCA, CPT, CMA, EMT, CST, CPhT, etc.

About Us:

Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) has an outstanding reputation in the renal community for providing high quality patient care while maintaining efficient business operations.

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 patient’s vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document in patient medical record.
• Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patient’s fluid removal.
• PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
• Monitor the patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention.
• Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control related to hand washing, 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.
• Note you will have exposure to blood, needles, and various other bodily fluids.
• This position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, 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, equipment, and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds and up to five feet high.
• You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.

• Improvement: HSM consistently strives to improve processes for our patients and teammates.
• Training:
  May take place in a facility or a different clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Hours:
  
  Work hours may vary during the training period. You will typically work between 36-40 hours per week during training.

High School Diploma required. Basic computer knowledge required. Six months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience is required. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety. The ability to work long hours is required. You could be on your feet for extended periods of time. Our day ends when patients’ care is completed.

You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18…