Patient Care Tech - In Center

Dialysis Care Center • Evergreen Park, IL

5d • $17 - $27

About The Position

The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports the mission, core values, and commitment to outstanding patient care at Home Dialysis Services & Dialysis Care Center, LLC (HDS/DCC), and complies with company policies, procedures, and state and federal regulatory requirements. Under RN supervision, the PCT delivers safe, high-quality hemodialysis care to help improve patient outcomes and the overall treatment experience.

The role involves preparing, operating, and disinfecting dialysis machines; monitoring equipment and water systems; monitoring patients and documenting treatment information; evaluating vascular access and performing cannulation or catheter care as permitted by state law; and promptly reporting abnormal findings or emergencies to the RN. The PCT also supports patient and family education, infection prevention, inventory management, and effective customer service.

Working hours may vary across days, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position may involve extensive travel between assigned patients’ homes, potentially over long distances, as well as travel to staff meetings. The work takes place in a dialysis facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, and includes considerable walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting with patient transfers. The role may expose employees to chemicals and infectious or contagious diseases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current CCHT, Bonent, or state-required certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• PC proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting, be productive and resourceful, and meet deadlines.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while functioning in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong data-entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, teamwork, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
• Ability to pass the Ishihara Color Blindness Test.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, bending, stretching, and standing and to assist with patient transfers using proper body mechanics and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a certified Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescribed treatments into dialysis machines; set up machines, dismantle them after treatment, chemically disinfect them, and record disinfection.
• Observe dialysis machines and the RO water system for proper functioning, respond to visual and audible alarms, and make appropriate adjustments during treatment to ensure patient safety.
• Monitor patient vital signs during treatment and take pre- and post-dialysis blood pressure, temperature, and weight measurements; document them in the Hemodialysis Treatment Record.
• Evaluate vascular access before treatment and immediately report unusual findings to the RN.
• Cannulate patients’ vascular access or perform catheter care as permitted by state law.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and protocols and participate in required staff meetings.
• Collect patient data, monitor and document vascular access status, and record patient observations.
• Review lab work, collect or obtain blood and blood culture specimens, and prepare specimens for shipping.
• Immediately report abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the assigned RN for further evaluation.
• Communicate emergencies, life-threatening patient complications, and related situations to the RN for further instruction.
• Follow safety and infection-prevention measures to ensure patient safety.
• Reinforce education for patients and family members on aspects of end-stage renal disease.
• Assist with inventory supplies management.
• Support HDS/DCC values and customer service standards and provide outstanding service to staff, clients, and vendors.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships through timely communication; respond to, resolve, and follow up on customer service issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Short-term disability and basic life/AD&D coverage equal to one times salary.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and LifeMart discounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL).

What This Job Offers

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