The dialysis patient care technician (PCT) will provide care for the patient receiving dialysis, before, during and after the dialysis treatment, under the direct supervision and delegation of the acute inpatient dialysis Registered Nurse (RN). The dialysis PCT will provide direct and non-direct patient care, under their scope of practice, as deemed necessary by the acute inpatient dialysis RN. In addition, the dialysis PCT will provide quality assurance for machines and equipment in compliance with hospital policy and federal regulations.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
Basic organizational skills.
Basic computer skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety practices.
Clinical education related to specialty.
Principles of patient/family teaching.
Required Experience
Required:
Current hemodialysis technician certification
Current Basic Life Support Card
Preferred:
Acute care experience
Prior experience as a dialysis technician
Minimum Salary
$20.47
Maximum Salary
$33.78
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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