Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Millard Fillmore Acute

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • City of Tonawanda, NY

9h

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, high-quality dialysis treatment.

The role includes preparing hemodialysis machines, monitoring patients throughout treatment, collecting patient statistics and blood samples, and maintaining equipment and treatment areas according to quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. You will also participate in required staff meetings and continuing education.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Comfort mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Successfully complete the 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; specific state requirements may apply.

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 as ordered by a physician.
• 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 the supervision of a Charge Nurse.
• 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).

What This Job Offers

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