Summary

The Patient Care Technician, under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse, assists with providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal failure. This position performs duties as assigned by the Charge Nurse and Registered Nurse.

· High school graduate or equivalent

· CPR certification required within 90 days of hire 

· Confirmation of ability to distinguish all primary colors

· Prefer a minimum of 3 months in dialysis healthcare or phlebotomy experience or CNA experience

1. Must be certified under a State certification program or a national commercially available certification program as follows. Certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire date as Patient Care Technician. Time employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to employment with Eastland Dialysis will count towards the 18-month deadline for certification, unless a gap in employment as a Patient Care Technician is more than 18 months

2. Certification must be maintained as current and in good standing

· Successful completion of Eastland Dialysis training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire

· Successful completion of Eastland Dialysis course in theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire

· Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing

· Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all Eastland Dialysis clinical applications required within 90 days of hire

· Must be able to organize time and tasks well