Dialysis Patient Care Technician
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 (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN), providing safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes gathering patient statistics before and after treatment; initiating, monitoring, and terminating treatment; and collecting patient blood samples as ordered by a physician. The PCT prepares hemodialysis machines, cleans and disinfects them after treatment, conducts machine safety checks, and logs results for quality control. The technician follows safety protocols, company policies, and applicable state and federal regulations, and participates in required staff meetings and continuing education.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need.
- Successfully complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire.
- 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.
- Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
- Comfort mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
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 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.
- Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
Benefits
- Medical / Pharmacy
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
