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We are seeking an energetic, dedicated person to fill a Patient Care Technician position at our dialysis clinic in Fairbanks, AK.
The primary responsibilities of this position are:
**Cares for and monitors patients before, during, and post dialysis treatment.
** Prepares dialysis machine and it's 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.
Experience & skills needed for success:
** 1+ years of dialysis experience preferred, some health care experience required - will train dialysis specific duties to candidates with strong direct patient care or phlebotomy experience
** High school graduate, GED, or equivalent required
**Certification required following 18 months of experience
** CPR certification desirable -- must have ability to become certified
** Strong communication and interpersonal skills
** Knowledge of computers and technical skills
**Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic
Please reply with your resume or to request an employment application.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
