Dialysis Patient Care Technician PRN - PCT Chronic In-center

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Pembroke Pines, FL

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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 to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality in-center hemodialysis treatment.

The role includes gathering patient statistics before and after treatment; initiating, monitoring, and terminating treatment; and collecting blood samples as ordered by a physician. The technician prepares hemodialysis machines, cleans and disinfects them after treatment, and performs and documents machine safety checks for quality control. The PCT follows safety measures, company policies and procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and participates in required staff meetings and continuing education.

The position is identified as PRN. The posting describes benefits for full-time and part-time employees but does not specify which benefits, if any, apply to PRN employees.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successfully complete a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated 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 thereafter.
• Meet applicable specific state requirements.

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 statistics 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 them afterward.
• 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

• The posting lists medical and pharmacy, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401(k) with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, and PTO for full-time employees.
• The posting lists 401(k) with employer match and PTO for part-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED