Patient Care Technician - PCT CCHT - Dialysis

Transitional Care Unit- (Dialysis Certification Required)

A Transitional Care Unit (TCU) helps ease patients into dialysis.  The first weeks of dialysis involve a great deal of adjustment, along with increased risk of hospitalization and mortality.  As a TCU Patient Care Technician (PCT), you will assist in providing patients with a solid foundation to start their dialysis journey.  The TCU PCT works in coordination with the TCU Nurse to care for and share information with patients to help them feel better and make more informed decisions about their care, including choice of treatment modality—in-center or at-home dialysis

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Transitional Care Unit- (Dialysis Certification Required)

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective home dialysis therapy and training for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse under organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

Assists in the setup of home dialysis equipment and the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment within the home therapy program.

Supports the organization's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization's Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

All duties and responsibilities of the PCT II HT are to be performed under the direct supervision of the Home Therapies registered nurse (HT RN), in compliance with, and as permissible per state laws, regulations, and policies.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Not Home Assist):


* Reinforces home hemodialysis (HHD) and/or peritoneal dialysis (PD) training as permitted by law.


* Identifies and welcomes patients, obtains vital signs, weights, and gathers information needed to complete the Clinic Visit Intake form.


* Builds and maintains strong communication and collaboration processes and rapport with patients, care partners, the HT RN, direct and non-direct patient care staff, providers, and other team members.


* Obtains treatment records from patients and/or systems, reviews for completion, and reports missing or abnormal data to the HT RN.


* Assists with electronic home treatment/medication/oral nutritional supplement reconciliation and reports missing data/orders to the HT RN.


* May assist HT RNs with home visits.


* Provides home support as applicable and permissible.


* Prepares supplies for the collection of prescribed laboratory testing and prepares specimens for shipping.


* Assists with the tracking and shipping of transplant-related laboratory specimens and reinforces transplant education.


* Completes opening/closing daily chores and documents as appropriate.


* Disinfects dialysis machines, chairs, table...