Dialysis PCT - Floater

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.•Waianae, HI

About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral member 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 (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN), providing safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. The role includes preparing hemodialysis machines, cleaning and disinfecting them after treatment, completing machine safety checks, and recording results for quality control. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment, follow company policies and applicable state and federal requirements, and participate in required staff meetings and continuing education. The position requires successful completion of the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including the hemodialysis theory and practice course within eight weeks of hire. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state. A Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained through a state or national certification program within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
Comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
Successfully complete the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrating competency and completing the USRC hemodialysis theory and practice course within eight 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 statistics before and after dialysis treatment.
Initiate, monitor, and terminate dialysis treatments.
Collect patient blood samples as ordered by a physician.
Prepare hemodialysis machines for 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.