Patient Care Technician; PCT - Dialysis Medical Center

Overview

Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Dialysis Medical Center at UVA Health.

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• Prepares and monitors equipment used for hemodialysis.
• Maintains an infection-free environment of care.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Prepares dialysis stations.
• Reinforces patient education.
• Effectively communicates and demonstrates teamwork as part of the interdisciplinary team to support operational efficiency and safe, high-quality patient care.
• Provides clinical support to licensed healthcare professionals during patient care.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Previous health care experience preferred.
• Licensure:
  Certified as a Patient Care Dialysis Technician by a State Agency or Nationally Recognized Certification Program within 18 months of hire date.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider BLS certification required.
• Criteria for use of the titles of dialysis patient care technician or dialysis care technician. In order to use the titles of dialysis patient care technician or dialysis care technician or administer medications in a Medicare certified renal dialysis facility, a person shall hold one of the following certifications:
  1. Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) by the NNCC;
  2. Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) by BONENT;
  3. Certified in Clinical Nephrology Technology (CCNT) by NNCO; or 4. Certification or licensure as a dialysis technician or similar title by another U.S. jurisdiction with standards substantially equivalent to those in Virginia.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping/traveling; repetitive motion building dialysis machines and wrist rotation; proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail; ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50–100 lbs; may be exposed to fumes, chemicals, noise, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

• Position Compensation Range: $18.37 - $28.47 Hourly
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision);
  Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings;
  Health Saving Plans, Flexible Spending Accounts;
  Certification and education support;
  Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center and renowned national rankings.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industries:
  Hospitals and Health Care

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