Posted 3mo ago

Dialysis PCT

@ Highbridge Healthcare
Norwalk, Connecticut, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:provide care, monitor vital signs, set up machines
Requirements Summary:1 year of experience in dialysis or direct patient care; ability to operate dialysis machines and monitor patients.
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Job Description
  • Responisble for providing direct care during dialysis treatments. This includes preparing and mainting dialysis machines, monitoring patients' vital signs and overall condition during treatment, and assisting with patient care tasks.
 
 
  • Setting up and preparing dialysis machines, ensuring proper functioning and safety protocols are followed. 
     
  • Continuously monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, etc.), assessing patient response to treatment, and observing for any signs of complications or adverse reactions. 
     
  • Assisting with cannulation and decannulation of dialysis access points (fistulas, grafts, or catheters), and evaluating access site for patency and signs of infection. 
     
     
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    Providing support with personal care, mobility, and other needs during treatment. 
     
  • Safely disconnecting patients from the dialysis machine, monitoring for hemostasis, and applying dressings. 
     
  • Accurately documenting all aspects of the dialysis treatment process, including pre- and post-treatment assessments, vital signs, and any interventions or observations. 
     
 
  • Ensuring machines are properly calibrated, cleaned, and disinfected before and after each treatment. 
     
  • Identifying and reporting any malfunctions or issues with the dialysis machines or equipment.
     
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