Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Roswell, GA

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. Renal Care, you will be 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 deliver safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes preparing and checking hemodialysis machines, monitoring patients and treatments, and contributing to patient assessment and care planning. You will follow company policies and applicable state and federal requirements, use appropriate safety measures, and take part in required staff meetings and continuing education.

Requirements

• High school graduation 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 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 or nationally available commercial certification program within 18 months of hire, and maintain it in good standing thereafter; specific state requirements may apply.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Gather patients’ vital signs before and after dialysis treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments.
• Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
• Prepare hemodialysis machines for treatment, clean and disinfect them afterward, and perform and log machine safety checks for quality control.
• Follow protocols and regulations and use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care-planning activities.
• Work under Charge Nurse supervision and comply with company policies, procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Attend required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy coverage 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.
• PTO for full-time and part-time employees.
• Learning and development and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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