Dialysis Patient Care Technician Part-time - PCT Chronic In-center

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Brandon, IA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an integral member 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 obtaining patient vital signs before and after treatment, initiating and monitoring treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting blood samples as ordered by a physician. The PCT prepares hemodialysis machines, cleans and disinfects them after treatment, conducts machine safety checks, and logs results for quality control. The role requires following safety measures, including appropriate use of personal protective equipment, and complying with company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The PCT also participates in patient assessment and care planning activities, staff meetings, and continuing education. New hires must complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including the hemodialysis theory and practice course within eight weeks of hire, and demonstrate competency. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state. Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained through an eligible state or national certification program within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing.

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

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA.

Responsibilities

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