Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Zuni Pueblo, NM

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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. The PCT works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN), providing safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role also includes preparing and maintaining hemodialysis equipment, following safety and quality protocols, and participating in staff meetings and continuing education.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need.
• Successfully complete a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire.
• Successfully 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.
• Comfortable 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 machines for hemodialysis treatments.
• Clean and disinfect machines 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 Charge Nurse supervision.
• 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.
• Paid time off (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