Dialysis PCT Certified

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • Garland, TX

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral member of a cross-functional team, providing care and delegated treatment activities to patients with renal failure under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse. You will provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment, maintain treatment equipment and safety standards, and participate in patient assessment and care planning activities. The role also requires completing USRC training and obtaining and maintaining required CPR and Patient Care Technician certifications.

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 nationally available commercial 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 patients’ vital signs before and after treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatment.
• Collect patient blood samples according to physician orders.
• Prepare hemodialysis machines for treatment, clean and disinfect them after treatment, and conduct and log machine safety checks for quality control.
• Follow required protocols and regulations and use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Work under Charge Nurse supervision and comply with company policies, procedures, and 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

What This Job Offers

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