Patient Care Technician

Health Systems Management•North Wilkesboro, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. To be considered for this position qualified candidates are required to have a minimum of 6 months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience. Good fit for those with - CHT, CCHT, CNA, CMA, PCA, CPT, CMA, EMT, CST, CPhT, etc. About Us: Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) is a full-service healthcare management organization providing a full range of development, management, and administrative services for dialysis facilities over the past 35 years in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. HSM has an outstanding reputation in the renal community for providing high quality patient care and encouraging physician input while maintaining efficient business operations. We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated PCTs to join our Wilkes Dialysis Center team.

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.

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.

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.
Employee Assistance Program for: Family Resources, Counseling, Financial and Legal Guidance.
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.