Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Covington, GA

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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. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse to provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The position includes preparing and checking dialysis machines, monitoring patients and treatment, collecting blood samples, and following safety, quality, company, and regulatory requirements. You will also contribute to patient assessment and care planning activities and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education.

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, including demonstrated competency and the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice 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 vital signs before and after treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments.
• Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
• Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments, clean and disinfect them after treatment, and conduct and log machine safety checks for quality control.
• Follow treatment protocols and regulations and use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Work under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and comply with 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