Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Town of Cheektowaga, NY

3h

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), providing safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes preparing and maintaining hemodialysis machines, monitoring patients, following safety and quality procedures, and participating in required staff meetings and continuing education.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need.
• Complete a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire.
• Complete a 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.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Comfort mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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, then clean and disinfect them after treatment.
• Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
• Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Follow company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.
• Participate in 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)

What This Job Offers

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