Patient Care Tech - FLOAT

PURPOSE AND SCOPE :

The Dialysis Patient Care Technician / Administrative Assistant will be a blended role that is well suited for applicants with administrative experience that would like to grow into a dialysis tech role or one with Dialysis experience that would like to work more of the "front" of a dialysis center.

PRIMARY DUTIES / ACTIVITIES :

• Float to regional DCC clinic facilities in the regional areas.
• Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse, etc.) and patient condition, and document observations appropriately.
• Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing and prepare for shipping.
• Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment, i.e. hemodialysis therapy.
• Monitor and document status of patient and instruct patient in vascular accesses etc., under the direction of RN.
• Review lab work, physician orders and reinforce treatment care with patient.
• Enter appropriate ICD-9 codes for lab draws into the computer.
• Perform basis nursing procedures (e.g. changing bandages).
• Ensure patients have adequate patient care supplies, monitor and maintain inventories.
• Prepare the dialysis equipment before treatment and care for the equipment after treatment.
• Complete flow sheets (via EMR) to verify patient billing.
• Comply with company policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, and other governing agencies).
• Participate in quality assurance and cost containment programs.
• Other duties, as assigned.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS :

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and current clients. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff meetings may be required.

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a dialysis center or a patient's home and as such the employee may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases / materials.

Must be able to lift 30 pounds as needed.