Patient Care Technician/Alaska

We are seeking an energetic, dedicated person to fill a Patient Care Technician position at our
dialysis clinic in Alaska.

The primary responsibilities of this position are:

• Cares for and monitors patients before, during, and post dialysis treatment.
• Prepares dialysis machine and its components for treatment.
• Transports patients, records patient's 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)
• 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.
• Monitors patient for adverse reaction and hemodialysis machine for malfunction.
• Assists in inventory and supply stocking in the dialysis clinic.

• Please note that this is not an all-inclusive list of the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1 year of dialysis experience preferred; some health care/direct patient care experience required
• High school graduate, GED, or equivalent required
• CPR certification desirable - must have ability to become certified
• Ability to become nationally certified within required time frame
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers and technical skills
• Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic

Physical Job Requirements:

• Frequent long periods of standing, bending, stooping, walking, sitting
• The ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
• Valid Driver’s License

What we can offer:

• Competitive compensation plans.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid-time off and a 401k Retirement Plan with a
  company match