Patient Care Technician - Tier
Company: PPG HEALTH PA
Location: League City
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationSNG League City - League
City, TXPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolTravel
PercentageNoneJob ShiftDayJob CategoryHealth CareDescriptionCompany
Overview:PPG Health and SNG Dialysis are rapidly growing integrated
healthcare organizations serving the Dallas- Fort Worth, Houston,
San Antonio and outlying areas. Through partnerships with primary
care and specialty practices, PPG & SNG serve the community with
exceptional quality care and access to a wide variety of medical
specialties. Our company offers great benefits.Primary
Responsibilities:Provides patient care under the direct supervision
of a licensed nurse.Responsible for the delivery of this care to
assigned patients.Provides treatment technique for assigned
patients as prescribed. This includes all aspects of the
hemodialysis procedure.Responsible for accurate documentation of
information related to the patient treatment. This information is
documented by the technician in the appropriate patient
record.Reports any significant information or change in patient
condition to the charge nurse.Familiar with all emergency
operational procedures.Safely operates all dialysis-related
equipment.Provides minor trouble shooting when necessary.Familiar
with all emergency equipment.Participates in staff meetings as
scheduled.Assists in patient care meetings when
appropriate.Acquires information in the latest development of
dialysis technique by participating in scheduled in-service
classes.QualificationsSkills / Requirements:High school
graduateNewly employed patient care technicians with no previous
dialysis will obtain CCHT certification through a CMS approved
National Certification Program for ESRD patient care technician
certification within 18 months of being hired as a dialysis patient
care technician.CPR certificationCompleted course in theory and
practice of hemodialysis.Be able to lift up to 30
poundsPluses:Education in physical sciences and/or training in
laboratory techniques preferred.Previous patient care experience in
a hospital setting or related facility preferred.Experienced
patient care technicians must be certified under a State
Certification program as a certified Clinical Hemodialysis
Technician (CCHT or CHT).
Keywords: PPG HEALTH PA, League City , Patient Care Technician - Tier, Professions , League City, Texas
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