In-Center Certified Dialysis Technologist

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS :

Reports to the Facility Administrator, Charge Nurse and nursing staff.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current certification or eligibility as a Patient Care Technician by a national certification organization(CCHT, CHT or CCNT). Certification must be obtained within 18 months of onset of experience as a PCT.

Minimum of 6 months of experience in acute or chronic hemodialysis obtained within the past 12

months.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Requires walking, standing, stooping and bending. Must be able to do lifting of at least 20 lbs. Requires

close mental, visual and auditory attention to patient. Work environment is characteristic of a health

care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and

contagious disease / materials.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Patient Care Technician will administer quality patient care in accordance with facility policies and

procedures while working collaboratively and communicating with members of the interdisciplinary

team. Delivers care to adult chronic hemodialysis patients under the direct supervision of the licensed

nursing staff. Assists with technical aspects of hemodialysis care such as water system monitoring,

bicarbonate mixing, and equipment calibration. Works to ensure the attainment of patient outcomes

that meet KDOQI goals while following regulatory requirements of the Texas Department of State Health

Services and the Centers for Medicare / Medicaid Services. Behaviors foster a team approach to patient

care delivery.

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES :

Customer service and Professionalism :

customers, including patients and families, coworkers and physicians.

adhering to the facility dress code.

Consistently meets facility attendance standards.

acuity, staffing and scheduling.

Patient care, planning, implementation and evaluation :

manner.

accurately on the treatment record and medical record.

personnel.

hemodialysis treatments.

of changes in patient condition as determined by established reporting

parameters.

Organization and Problem Solving :

Leadership and Teamwork :

as needed.

of patients / family members and coworkers.

through conducting audits and data collection as requested and making recommendations on quality

improvement strategies.

Safety :

appropriate safety measures.

transporting patients.

use.

appropriate personnel.