The Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) is part of the team providing direct care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The PCT supports clinical staff, start to finish, throughout the dialysis treatment process, and delivers prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing assessment. Supports and works with Clinical Supervisor, Technical Supervisor, Charge Nurse and Registered Nurses in commitment to good nursing care of patients with End Stage Renal Disease.
Responsibilities
" Obtains and records patient vital signs and machine readings according to facility policies.
" Sets up and breaks down the dialysis blood system for the treatment process.
" Inserts and removes access needles in patients for dialysis treatment.
" Monitors and assesses patients during the course of treatment, documents changes in the patient condition, and informs charge nurse of problems during treatment.
" Calculates patients weight loss to reach dry weight.
" Maintains and tracks inventory.
" Performs laboratory work.
" Determines patient care priorities and organizes workload efficiently and effectively.
" Maintains professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights.
Job Requirements
" High school diploma or GED required.
" Dialysis experience preferred.
" Previous healthcare experience preferred.
" CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNT, candidates with Phlebotomy skills are desired.
Certification: The CCHT must be certified as a hemodialysis technician by a nationally accepted certification exam
Position Urgency
Normal
State License Details
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years Of Experience
2
Minimum Guaranteed Hours
36
Additional Information And Terms
No Additional Info And Terms Available
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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