Patient Care Technician, Dialysis, Full Time, Days
PIH Health
Los Angeles, CA
The Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) will provide care for the patient receiving dialysis, before, during and after the dialysis treatment, under the direct supervision and delegation of the acute inpatient dialysis Registered Nurse (RN). The dialysis PCT will provide direct and non-direct patient care, under their scope of practice, as deemed necessary by the acute inpatient dialysis RN. In addition, the dialysis PCT will provide quality assurance for machines and equipment in compliance with hospital policy and federal regulations.
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Required Skills
- Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
- Basic organizational skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety practices.
- Clinical education related to specialty.
- Principles of patient/family teaching.
Required Experience
Required:
· Current hemodialysis technician certification
· Current Basic Life Support Card
· Must obtain LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment
Preferred:
- Acute care experience
- Prior experience as a dialysis technician
Address
1225 Wilshire Boulevard
Salary
23.00-37.25
Shift
Days
Zip Code
90017
About the Company
PIH Health
PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network with two hospitals, numerous outpatient medical offices, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer and emergency services. Our leadership is dedicated to putting patients first—a cornerstone of our mission, vision and values—as we deliver top-quality healthcare.
PIH Health serves more than two million residents in Los Angeles and Orange Counties and throughout the San Gabriel Valley. Explore our history and review our current activities through our online newsroom. See the many ways you can contact PIH Health.