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Dialysis Patient Care Tech - CMC - Estelle - Full-Time
nHuntsville, Texas, United States
nPatient Care
nUTMB Health
nRequisition #
nThe mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
nJOB SUMMARY :
nProvides direct patient care in a dialysis setting and supports licensed staff in the delivery of patient care within UTMB Correctional Managed Care.
nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
nnnAssists in the medical evaluation of the patient pre-dialysis, including assisting with recording of patients vital signs, weight, general condition and special problems.
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nnCorrectly sets-up and operates dialysis equipment. Reports equipment problems to the Unit Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse Chief Technician or Hemodialysis Staff Nurse.
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nnPerforms preventive maintenance and quality control.
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nnCorrectly documents and troubleshoots on the EMR.
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nnMakes safety checks on equipment and initiates ad terminates the hemodialysis treatment.
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nnAssists in obtaining all lab work and tests ordered by the Nephrologist; assists in preparing monthly lag tubes for patients.
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nnMonitors patients during hemodialysis treatments, including the taking of patient vital signs, and informs licensed staff of any potential problems.
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nnResponds quickly and efficiently to emergencies.
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nnCleans machines, chairs and room after each patient and cleans the dialysis jugs at the end of the shift.
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nnAdministers only lidocaine subcutaneously, heparin sodium and normal saline intravenously within the regulations of DSHS.
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nnParticipates in the education of the patient.
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nnProvides basic care for and has knowledge of the use of the hemodialysis access.
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nnStocks unit as needed or directed.
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nnCares for and uses patient access sites as instructed.
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nnAdheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
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nnPerforms related duties as required.
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n nEQUIPMENT :
nArtificial kidney and dialysis delivery systems. Standard laboratory testing and sterilizing devices.
nWORK ENVIRONMENT :
nLocated within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
nREQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE :
nnnMust have Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification or equivalent certification, or must attain certification within 18 months of employment.
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nnCompletion of CMC Dialysis Patient Care Technician on the job training program.
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nnMaintain current CPR and CCHT credentials.
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n nSalary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.
nEqual Employment Opportunity
nUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
nCompensation
Worksite address
huntsville, TX, 77344, US
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