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Show me jobs like this one| Job ID Number: | 205-391 |
| Job Type: | Part Time |
| States: | Indiana (IN) |
| City: | Hammond |
| Job Description: |
Patient Care Technician - PCT Why Work for Liberty Dialysis: Role and Responsibilities: Attaches dialyzer and tubing to machine to assemble for use. Mixes dialysate, according to formula. Primes dialyzer with saline or heparinized solution to prepare machine for use. Transports patient to dialysis room and positions patient on lounge chair at hemodialysis machine. Takes and records patient''s predialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. Explains dialysis procedure and operation of hemodialysis machine to patient before treatment to allay anxieties. Inspects and cleans area of access (fistula, graft, or catheter). Connects hemodialysis machine to access in patient's forearm or catheter site to start blood circulating through dialyzer. Inspects equipment settings, including pressures, conductivity (proportion of chemicals to water), and temperature to ensure conformance to safety standards. Starts patient treatment according to physician order. Inspects venous and arterial pressures as registered on equipment to ensure pressures are within established limits. Calculates fluid removal or replacement to be achieved during dialysis procedure. Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction. Takes and records patient's postdialysis weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate. Fabricates parts, such as cannulas, tubing,catheters, connectors, and fittings. All other duties as assigned. Required Experience Experience as a hemodialysis technician / certification is required. A "can do" attitude and a belief in the power of teamwork. A pride in your work and a true love of patients / patient care. Flexibility and an ability to work in a growing / changing environment. Job Location Hammond, IN, US. Position Type Part-Time Salary US Dollar (USD) |
| Employer: |
Liberty Dialysis LLC |
| Post Date: | 01/21/2012 |
