Patient Care Tech - Hammond - (MC32711-492-IN)

Patient Care TechnicianReports to: Center Director
Exemption: Non-exempt

work schedule is Mon-Sat(Varies).

Summary:
Performs assigned patient care responsibilities under the direct supervision of a registered nurse and in accordance with DaVita Policies, Procedures and Guidelines, OSHA, HCFA, AAMI, federal, state and local regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent and current certification as required by individual state law. The skills required for this position will generally be acquired through one year of experience in a related position to become familiar with routine patient care. Telephone, computer and keyboard skills are necessary.

Physical Requirements:
Physical requirements for a particular position can vary. These must be reviewed with management.

Job Functions:
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Where state regulations allow and when delegated by the registered nurse, obtains vital signs and appropriate data, initiates and terminates dialysis treatments on patients with permanent fistula, graft, or catheter.

Sets up, operates, cleans and disinfects dialysis and related equipment in accordance with policy and procedures.

Prepares, administers, and records medications in accordance with policy if allowed by state regulations.

Monitors equipment and patient status during dialysis treatments; documents and communicates the status to the nurse. Immediately reports any significant changes in patient condition to the nurse.

Documents treatment information in accordance with DaVita Policy and Procedures.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and clinic information.

Participates in emergency care as directed.

Participates in facility QA/CQI process.

Maintains standards of cleanliness in assigned area.

Participates in team care and promotes team concept throughout all clinic activities; assists other staff in the performance of their duties in accordance with policies and as allowed by state regulations; performs duties and responsibilities of other positions in the clinic including, but not limited to, Reuse Technician, Inventory Technician and Unit Secretary.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of teammates in this job.

DaVita Inc. is the largest provider of dialysis services in the United States for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, also known as end stage renal disease, or ESRD. We currently operate or provide administrative services to approximately 1200 outpatient dialysis centers located in 41 states and the District of Columbia, serving approximately 94,500 patients.

All this makes us the largest independent provider of dialysis services in the United States. Though we're proud of this standing, we have set our sights on a higher goal. We want to be the greatest dialysis company the world has ever seen. And we're accomplishing this through a shared commitment to our mission and values.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. For more information about DaVita visit our website