Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center

United States Renal Care Incorporated • Sarasota, FL

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
• Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director within 8 weeks of hire.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
• Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire date and maintained in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment.
• Gather patient stats before and after treatment.
• Initiate treatment and monitor patients during treatment.
• Terminate treatment and collect patient blood samples per physician orders.
• Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments.
• Clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
• Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations.
• Participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED