Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Bethesda, 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 provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes gathering patient vital signs before and after treatment; initiating, monitoring, and terminating treatments; and collecting patient blood samples as ordered by a physician. You will prepare hemodialysis machines, clean and disinfect them after treatment, perform machine safety checks, and record results for quality control. You will follow safety protocols, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. You will contribute to patient assessment and care planning as part of an interdisciplinary team, and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education. U.S. Renal Care describes its workplace as supportive and focused on learning, development, and career advancement.

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.
Successfully complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director and demonstrate 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 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

Provide safe, comfortable, and 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 and clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
Follow safety protocols, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment.
Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Work under Charge Nurse supervision and follow company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.