Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • North Richland Hills, TX

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. 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 or Charge Nurse to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment.

The role includes gathering vital signs before and after treatment, initiating and terminating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, and collecting blood samples according to physician orders. It also involves preparing hemodialysis machines, cleaning and disinfecting them after treatment, performing machine safety checks, and logging results for quality control while following applicable protocols and regulations.

The PCT contributes to patient assessment and care planning as part of an interdisciplinary team, follows company policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and participates in required staff meetings and continuing education. The role requires completion of USRC training, CPR certification, and Patient Care Technician certification within specified timeframes.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Ability to safely mix and prepare chemical solutions following strict safety protocols.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successfully complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency.
• Successfully 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; specific state requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient vital signs 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.
• Follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
• Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• 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.
• PTO for full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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