November 5, 2024

Centers for Dialysis Care

Chardon

FULL TIME

Advanced Clinical Technician

Advanced Clinical Technician
Serve as a role model and mentor to all staff. Illustrate excellence in attendance, teamwork, technical ability and problem-solving skills. Possess knowledge of and demonstrates correct practice of all clinical and personnel policies and procedures. Maintain a positive attitude, demonstrate flexibility and have a good working knowledge of the patient and staff schedule. Work with new staff to help them master competencies required in their role through teaching, counseling, and inspiring. Support the individual's and own growth and development. Fulfill all performance expectations.
Working with Trainees:

Successfully completes the CDC orientation class for training the adult learner
Assesses the trainee's learning needs and provides appropriate educational opportunities
Plans and monitors an individual's orientation in conjunction with Education Department
Documents the trainee's progress via the paperwork of orientation and anecdotal notes and/or email required
Provides feedback to the trainee via daily verbal and/or written progress reports
Meets weekly with trainee and Facility Manager to review performance using constructive criticism
Facilitates the trainee's socialization to the workplace
Demonstrates knowledge of all CDC policies and procedures; teaches trainee to consistently follow all policies and procedures
Acts as a clinical resource to trainee and other staff members
Facilitates a good relationship between trainees and patients
Follows patient schedule to allow adequate time for training and orientee development
Demonstrates ability to remain focused on and attentive to trainee through each training session
Attends bi-annual meetings offered through the Education Department

Performance Expectations:

Performs all duties of the Patient Care Technician ( see Patient Care Technician job description)
Demonstrates knowledge of the water room and reuse policies and procedures, and able to troubleshoot and intervene, if necessary
Is flexible with scheduling in order to provide adequate staffing and supervisory support
Collaborates with charge RN to ensure tasks are completed
Acts as a clinical resource to the staff and an expert resource for patient care policies and procedures
Attends and provides education to staff internally and externally
Is an active member of a facility-based initiative and exhibits leadership within that group
Documents all patient data obtained while providing care, along with patients' response, in a complete, accurate and timely fashion
Attends and provides education to staff internally and externally
Demonstrates a positive attitude in all interactions. Expectations of behavior and attitude include willingness to accept change, provide feedback and support CDC initiatives with enthusiasm
He/she will communicate appropriately with staff and provide care with professionalism adhering to the CDC House Rules and Pledge
Demonstrates commitment to continuous quality improvement and have knowledge of all required standards and responsibilities
Participates in at least two CQI projects per year and any additional projects as needed
Performs staff proficiency/competency checks as assigned
Continually acts as a mentor with new employees to encourage quality care and staff retention
Continually reviews policies and procedures and communicates changes/updates as needed
Provides a designated staff in-service, as needed
Assists in operations management. (Help with set-up in staffing crises, covers assignments for meetings, troubleshoot questions, patient and staff schedule)
Acts in a leadership role with emergency drills as scheduled, ER, take off, mock CPR, pyrogen
Performs step-up duties in absence of supervisor
Demonstrates active participation on facility team, completes projects timely and professionally
Accepts additional duties as needed (i.e., executing transonic monitoring and CQI audits)

Requirements:

OCDT Certification
Minimum of two years patient care experience with at least on year at CDC
Excellent clinical, technical and interpersonal skills as demonstrated by having achieved a rating of "meets or exceeds expectations" respectively in the most recent performance evaluation.
Must be in good standing for performance and attendance
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with management, coworkers, and patients
Ability to make decisions independently
Ability to organize time and priorities in order to meet various deadlines

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