Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center
About The Position
U.S. Renal Care is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide dialysis care and delegated treatment activities to patients with renal failure. The PCT works as part of a cross-functional team under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse, delivering safe, comfortable, and high-quality in-center hemodialysis treatment. The role includes preparing, operating, and disinfecting dialysis machines; monitoring patients and collecting vital signs and blood samples; following safety and quality procedures; and participating in patient assessment, care planning, staff meetings, and continuing education. Candidates must complete company training and obtain required CPR and PCT certifications within the stated timeframes.
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 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
- 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 hemodialysis machines and perform machine safety checks, logging results for quality control.
- Clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
- Follow protocols, regulations, company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
- Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Attend required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
Benefits
- Medical and pharmacy coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Virtual care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
