Patient Care Tech - In Center

Dialysis Care Center • Evergreen Park, IL

3d

About The Position

The In Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) supports HDS/DCC’s commitment to outstanding patient care and follows applicable company policies and state and federal requirements. Under RN supervision, the PCT provides safe, high-quality hemodialysis care to support patient outcomes and treatment experience. The role involves preparing, operating, disinfecting, and monitoring dialysis equipment; monitoring and documenting patient status; assisting with vascular access care; collecting specimens; and reporting changes or emergencies to the RN. The PCT also reinforces education for patients and families, supports customer service, and assists with inventory and other assigned duties.

The work takes place in a dialysis facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. The position may involve variable days, nights, weekends, and holidays, travel between assigned patient homes over potentially long distances, and travel to staff meetings. Physical activities include extensive walking, bending, stretching, standing, and assisting with patient transfers. The employee must follow safe lifting and repositioning procedures and may be exposed 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.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to be productive and resourceful and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication, data entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, a team-oriented approach, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds; moving, lifting, or transferring patients may involve lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass the Isahara’s Color Blindness Test.
• Ability to follow proper body mechanics and procedures for lifting and repositioning patients.
• Ability to perform extensive walking, bending, stretching, and standing, and assist with patient transfers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Enter prescribed treatments into dialysis machines; set up and dismantle machines; perform and record chemical disinfection.
• Monitor dialysis machines and the RO water system, respond to alarms, and make appropriate adjustments during treatments to support patient safety.
• Measure and document patients’ pre- and post-dialysis vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight, and monitor vital signs during treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access before treatment and promptly report unusual findings to the RN.
• Cannulate vascular access or provide catheter care as permitted by state law; obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Collect patient data, monitor and document vascular access status and patient observations, and promptly report abnormal findings or changes to the assigned RN.
• Review lab work, collect or obtain blood and blood culture specimens, and prepare specimens for shipping.
• Communicate emergencies and life-threatening patient complications to the RN for further instruction.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, protocols, safety measures, and infection-prevention practices, and attend required staff meetings.
• Reinforce education for patients and family members on aspects of end-stage renal disease.
• Assist with inventory supplies and perform other assigned duties.
• Support HDS/DCC customer service standards, maintain effective relationships through timely communication, and address and follow up on customer service issues.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and long-term disability
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company-paid short-term disability and basic life/AD&D coverage equal to 1× 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