Dialysis Patient Care Technician
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 treatment activities to patients with renal failure. The PCT works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN). You will provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment by gathering patient statistics before and after treatment, initiating and terminating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, and collecting blood samples as ordered by a physician. You will prepare hemodialysis machines, clean and disinfect them after treatment, perform machine safety checks, and log results for quality control. You will follow safety measures, including using personal protective equipment, and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Participation in required staff meetings and continuing education is also expected.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need.
- Complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrating competency, within 8 weeks of hire.
- Complete the USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.
- Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
- Obtain Patient Care Technician certification through a state certification program or national commercially available certification program within 18 months of hire and maintain it in good standing.
- Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
- Comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
Nice To Haves
- Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA.
Responsibilities
- Gather patient statistics before and after dialysis treatment.
- Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatment.
- Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
- Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments.
- Clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
- Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
- Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
- Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
Benefits
- Medical and pharmacy benefits for full-time employees.
- Dental insurance for full-time employees.
- Vision insurance for full-time employees.
- Voluntary benefits for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with employer match for full-time and part-time employees.
- Virtual care for full-time employees.
- Life insurance for full-time employees.
- Paid time off for full-time and part-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
