Patient Care Technician - PCT

Addendum to Job Description
Hawaii Regional Float Pool

This addendum outlines additional requirements and expectations for employees assigned to the Hawaii Regional Float Pool.

Floating Requirements
Employees in the Hawaii Union Regional Float Pool are required to float to all Hawaiian Islands and Guam.

Assignments are determined based on critical staffing needs and may vary from month to month.

Travel Expectations
Float assignments are issued one month at a time.

As part of this role, employees are required to travel for a minimum duration of one month per assignment, with the possibility of extension for up to three (3) months, depending on ongoing critical staffing needs and regional coverage requirements.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

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

Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines.

Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.

Supports the organization 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 Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Related

Education:


* Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.

Treatment:


* Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.


* Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.


* Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre- treatment


* Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).         


* Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.   


* Monitor patients’ response to dialysis therapy. 


* Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.       


* Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure


* Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.   


* Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
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