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Patient Care Tech - Springdale Dialysis (Full-time, 4 10-hr shifts, every other Saturday) Springdale Dialysis Clinic - Springdale, AR 72764 Apply Overview Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Diploma or GED Category Dialysis Apply Description Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute ; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute ; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center ; Washington Regional Total Joint Center ; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors . Position Summary The role of the Patient Care Technician reports to the Nurse Manager in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs. This position is responsible for providing care to dialysis patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Essential Position Responsibilities Prepare dialysis equipment for treatment including ensuring all pre-procedure testing is performed prior to patient treatment Assist with disinfecting process and storage of dialysis equipment post treatment process Obtain patient vital signs, document in the medical record, and report findings to the assigned nurse Initiate dialysis treatment within scope of practice and partner with assigned nurse as required Monitor patient during treatment ensuring patient is responding appropriately to treatment and notify assigned nurse of any adverse reactions to treatment Comply with and enforce all policies and procedures as they pertain to the delivery of care, infection control, and safety Collect and label specimens and ensure timely delivery to the laboratory Assist with maintaining cleanliness of the department and ensure supplies are stocked

Qualifications Education:

High school diploma or

GED Licensure and Certifications:

CCHT certification required within 18 months of start of dialysis experience. CPR, required.

Experience:

Previous experience in a dialysis clinical setting, preferred.

Work Environment :

This position will spend 80% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

Notice :

This job description is designed to provide an overview of the essential and principal duties and responsibilities of the position. The job description is not designed or intended to cover or set forth a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Washington Regional reserves the right in its absolute discretion to change duties, responsibilities or activities or assign new duties, responsibilities or activities at any time with or without notice. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.