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Total Renal Care Dialysis Tech Part Time in Ludington, Michigan
7 N Atkinson DriveSuite 210,Ludington,Michigan,49431,United States of America
DaVita is hiring an Experienced Dialysis Tech (CCHT) to give life in the greater Ludington area. The Advanced Patient Care Technician (PCT) - ICHD assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for the End-Stage Kidney Disease ("ESKD") patient in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Advanced Dialysis Tech Requirements Dialysis Technician Certification (CCHT) by a CMS approved state certification program or a national commercially available certification program required within 18 months of hire or position change. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation ("CPR") certification required (or must be obtained within 60 days of employment). High School diploma, general education development ("GED") credential, or equivalent from a federally accredited institution. Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in all computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required. Additional state requirements/ regulations where applicable Required Preferred. Employment at DaVita is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and a background check. Capable of all proficient PCT duties. Meet the requirements for and may function as a certified preceptor on a regular basis. Role model and coach for other teammates and assists in leading DaVita or facility initiatives. May float to our other outpatient clinics in the greater _ area, within a _ radius of your home clinic, as needed Schedule: Shift differential for travel, paid mileage Compensation increases as you complete different levels of training and take on more responsibility!
Contact Recruiter for more detail or for a quick 15min Q&A at @davita.com.
Details & Benefits Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more
Advanced Dialysis Tech Day to Day 30%: Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre- and post-dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets. Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.
30%: Collects patient data and reports to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to: Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses Documenting patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiates dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations
20%: Reviews dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtains information and/or data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents observations and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor.
10%: Sets ups and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after the dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; performs appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor
5%: Performs clerical du
