Dialysis PCT Non Certified

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. • City of Utica, NY

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About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part 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).

You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, high-quality dialysis treatment. Duties include gathering patient statistics before and after treatment, initiating and monitoring treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples according to physician orders. You will prepare hemodialysis machines, clean and disinfect them after treatment, conduct machine safety checks, and log results for quality control. You will follow safety protocols, 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 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 nationally available commercial certification program within 18 months of hire and maintain it in good standing.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Comfort with mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA.

Responsibilities

• Gather patient statistics before and after dialysis 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, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations under Charge Nurse supervision.
• Participate in required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Benefits

• Medical and pharmacy benefits
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Virtual care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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