Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Prince Frederick, MD

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. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse to deliver safe, comfortable, 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 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 protocols and regulations, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and participate in patient assessment and care planning activities with the interdisciplinary team. The position also requires adherence to company policies and applicable laws and regulations, attendance at required staff meetings, and participation in continuing education. U.S. Renal Care describes its workplace as supportive and focused on team-member growth, learning and development, and career advancement. The hourly pay range is USD $21.30 to USD $31.95. Benefits are listed separately for full-time and part-time employees.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
Ability to safely mix and prepare chemical solutions while following strict safety protocols.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
Successful completion of the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency.
Successful completion of the USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.
CPR certification within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
Obtain Patient Care Technician certification through a state certification program or nationally available commercial 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

Provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment directly to patients.
Gather patient vital signs before and after 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 protocols and regulations and use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
Participate in patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Work under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and adhere to company policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.