Certified Nursing Assistant

Health Systems Management • Winston-Salem, NC

5d • $19 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

Health Systems Management, Inc. is hiring a Certified Nursing Assistant or another certified direct patient care professional to train as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in a dialysis center. PCTs work under the guidance of registered nurses to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients. The role combines technical skills and compassionate care to support patient quality of life and positive outcomes. HSM provides paid training, including classroom instruction and hands-on skills training, to prepare employees to become Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians.

The position is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts each week beginning at 5 a.m. The schedule includes every other Saturday and no overnight shifts. Work hours may vary during training, when employees typically work 36–40 hours per week. Workdays may extend until patient care is complete. Employees must be flexible to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to provide coverage at various clinics during or after training.

The role involves direct patient care and exposure to blood, needles, and other bodily fluids. It requires extended periods of standing and considerable walking, bending, and stretching, as well as lifting and moving patients and assisting them with ambulation. Employees may also move machines and equipment and lift chemical or water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Successful completion of the entire Health Systems Management training program is required for continued employment.
• Ability to work long hours and remain on one's feet for extended periods; the workday ends when patients' care is completed.
• Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months of the first day of employment.
• Have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association.
• Comfort working around blood and needles, including cannulation and obtaining laboratory samples.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Successfully pass the Ishihara color blindness test.
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Medical Technician (CMT), or Phlebotomy Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Set up hemodialysis machines.
• Greet patients and gather information about their previous treatment; report concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
• Assist with and prepare patients' vascular access for treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment according to written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Obtain and document patients' vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Calculate and document patients' fluid removal.
• Perform access cannulation and report difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide appropriate intervention.
• Monitor dialysis machines for malfunctions and report them to the lead nurse.
• Follow infection-control practices, including hand washing, use of personal protective equipment, and universal precautions.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, including assisting with personal care and activities of daily living.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Provide coverage at various clinics during or after training if needed.

Benefits

• Paid 10-week training, including classroom and hands-on skills training.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.
• Flexible spending account.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off accruing from the first day of employment.
• Paid time off cash-out twice per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career ladders with transparent information on advancement opportunities.
• One-time reimbursement for sitting for the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED