Dialysis Patient Care Technician
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, and high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes taking patient vital signs before and after treatment, initiating and monitoring treatments, terminating treatments, and collecting blood samples according to physician orders. You will prepare hemodialysis machines, clean and disinfect them after treatment, conduct and document machine safety checks, and follow quality, safety, and infection-control protocols. You will also contribute to patient assessment and care planning as part of an interdisciplinary team, follow company policies and applicable state and federal regulations, and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education. USRC training, CPR certification, and Patient Care Technician certification must be completed within the stated post-hire timelines.
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 training 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
- Provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment directly to patients.
- 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 and clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
- Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
- Follow applicable safety protocols, including use of personal protective equipment.
- Participate in patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
Benefits
- Medical and pharmacy benefits (full-time employees).
- Dental insurance (full-time employees).
- Vision insurance (full-time employees).
- Voluntary benefits (full-time employees).
- 401(k) with employer match (full-time and part-time employees).
- Virtual care (full-time employees).
- Life insurance (full-time employees).
- Paid time off (full-time and part-time employees).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
