Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Chicago, IL

About The Position

U.S. Renal Care is hiring 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 helps deliver safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes preparing, operating, and disinfecting hemodialysis machines; checking and documenting machine safety and quality-control results; collecting patient vital signs and blood samples; and monitoring patients throughout treatment. The technician also participates in patient assessment and care planning, follows applicable company policies and state and federal regulations, and takes part in staff meetings and continuing education. Candidates must complete the required USRC training program and demonstrate competency. CPR certification and Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained within the stated timeframes. The position is based in Chicago.

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 the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director and demonstrate competency, including completing the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice training 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; applicable state requirements may also 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 and terminate dialysis treatment and monitor patients during treatment.
Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments, clean and disinfect machines after treatment, and conduct and log machine safety checks for quality control.
Follow safety measures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, and comply with applicable protocols and regulations.
Participate in required patient assessment and care-planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Work under the supervision of a Charge Nurse and adhere to company policies, procedures, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.