Dialysis Patient Care Technician PRN - PCT Chronic In-center

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is 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 and provides safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes preparing and checking hemodialysis equipment, monitoring patients, collecting samples, following safety and quality protocols, and participating in required meetings and continuing education.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successfully complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director and demonstrate competency, including completing the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice training course 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 statistics before and after treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatment.
• Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
• Prepare hemodialysis machines for treatment.
• 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 applicable state and federal laws and regulations under Charge Nurse supervision.
• Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Benefits

• Full-time employees: medical and pharmacy coverage, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, and PTO.
• Part-time employees: 401(k) with employer match and PTO.

What This Job Offers

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