Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center
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. The PCT works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality in-center dialysis treatment. The role includes taking patient vital signs before and after treatment; initiating, monitoring, and terminating treatment; and collecting blood samples as ordered by a physician. The technician also prepares hemodialysis machines, performs machine safety checks and records results for quality control, and cleans and disinfects machines after treatment. PCTs follow safety protocols, use appropriate personal protective equipment, contribute to patient assessment and care planning, and comply with company policies and applicable laws and regulations. Participation in required staff meetings and continuing education is expected.
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 a USRC training program approved by the Medical Director and demonstrate competency, including the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice 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
- Gather patient vital signs before and after dialysis 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.
- Follow safety protocols and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
- Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Follow company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
