Dialysis PCT Certified

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Las Cruces, NM

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. 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 or Charge Nurse to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes monitoring patients, preparing and checking hemodialysis machines, following safety and quality protocols, and contributing to patient assessment and care planning. Team members are expected to follow company policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations, and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education.

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, 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 vital signs 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.
• Follow required protocols and regulations and use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Participate in interdisciplinary patient assessment and care planning activities under the supervision of a Charge Nurse.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• 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