Patient Care Technician PCT

Health Systems Management•Winston-Salem, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Health Systems Management is seeking compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated full-time Patient Care Technicians to join our outpatient dialysis team. We provide on the job training, no dialysis experience required. To be considered for this position qualified candidates are required to have a minimum or 6-month direct patient care experience. Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and compassion needed to improve the quality of life for our patients while promoting positive patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. Good fit for those with - CHT, CCHT, CNA, CMA, PCA, CPT, CMA, EMT, CST, CPhT, etc.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Basic computer knowledge required.
6 Months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience is required.
Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety.
The ability to work long hours is required. You could be on your feet for extended periods of time. Our day ends when patients’ care is completed.
You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Must pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months following the first day of employment.
Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association
Must be comfortable working around blood and needles, including cannulation, and obtaining labs.
Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
Employee must successfully pass the Ishihara’s Color Blind Test.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

CHT
CCHT
CNA
CMA
PCA
CPT
CMA
EMT
CST
CPhT

Responsibilities

Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Obtain patient's vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document in patient medical record.
Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patient's fluid removal.
PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
Monitor the patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention.
Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse.
Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and universal precautions.
Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Note you will have exposure to blood, needles, and various other bodily fluids.
This position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.
PCT will spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing.
The employee may occasionally be required to move machines, equipment, and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds and high as five feet.
You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Coverage Options
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K with company match
Paid Time Off: Start accruing time on your first day with the company.
Paid Time Off Cash Out Two Times per Year.
Tuition Reimbursement.
Paid On the job training to help you develop your dialysis skills. The training is a combination of the classroom setting and direct patient care.
Position ladders that provide transparent information on advancement opportunities in the role.
Reimbursement: HSM will provide a one-time reimbursement to sit for your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.