Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Easley, SC

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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 treatment activities to patients with renal failure. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN).

You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. Duties include gathering patient statistics before and after treatment; initiating, monitoring, and terminating treatment; and collecting patient blood samples according to physician orders. You will prepare hemodialysis machines, clean and disinfect them after treatment, conduct machine safety checks, and log results for quality control. You will follow protocols and regulations, use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment, comply with company policies and applicable state and federal laws, and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education.

The role requires completion of a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency and a hemodialysis theory and practice training course within eight weeks of hire. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state. Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained through a state or nationally available certification program within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing; specific state requirements may apply.

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.
• Successful completion of a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency and the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice course within eight 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 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

• Provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment directly to patients.
• 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 and clean and disinfect them afterward.
• Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
• Follow protocols, regulations, company policies, and applicable state and federal laws.
• Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• Dental insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Vision insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Voluntary benefits for eligible full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer match for eligible full-time and part-time employees.
• Virtual care for eligible full-time employees.
• Life insurance for eligible full-time employees.
• Paid time off (PTO) for eligible full-time and part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

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