Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Fremont, OH

About The Position

U.S. Renal Care is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician to provide care and delegated treatment activities to patients with renal failure as part of a cross-functional team. The technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse and contributes to safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes taking patient vital signs before and after treatment; initiating, monitoring, and terminating treatments; and collecting blood samples according to physician orders. The technician prepares and disinfects hemodialysis machines, performs and records machine safety checks, follows safety protocols and regulations, and uses appropriate personal protective equipment. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the technician participates in patient assessment and care planning, follows company policies and applicable laws and regulations, and attends required staff meetings and continuing education offerings. The role requires completion of USRC’s Medical Director-approved training program, including its hemodialysis theory and practice course within eight weeks of hire. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state. Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained through a state or national certification program within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
Ability to safely mix and prepare chemical solutions 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 hemodialysis theory and practice course within eight 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 nationally available commercial certification program within 18 months of hire and maintain it in good standing; state-specific 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 hemodialysis machines for treatment, clean and disinfect them afterward, and conduct and log machine safety checks for quality control.
Follow safety measures, including use of personal protective equipment, and comply with applicable protocols and regulations.
Participate in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning activities.
Work under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and follow company policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
Attend required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.