Patient Care Technician

Health Systems Management•Yadkinville, NC

13d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of registered nurses to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. The role combines technical skills and compassion to improve patients’ quality of life and promote positive outcomes. The position is based in Mocksville or Yadkinville, North Carolina. This is a full-time position scheduled for four 10-hour shifts each week, starting at 5 a.m., including every other Saturday, with no overnight shifts. Hours may vary during paid training; employees typically work 36–40 hours per week during training. Training lasts 10 weeks and includes classroom instruction and hands-on skills training. Training may take place at a facility other than the assigned home clinic. Employees may also be required to float to other clinics during or after training when needed. The role involves direct patient care and exposure to blood, needles, and other bodily fluids. It requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and stretching, as well as lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation. Employees may occasionally move equipment and lift chemical or water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet. The workday may extend until patients’ care is completed.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Basic computer knowledge.
At least 6 months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience.
Successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program is required for continued employment.
Ability to work long hours and remain on one’s feet for extended periods; the workday ends when patient care is completed.
Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months after the first day of employment.
Have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association.
Comfort working around blood and needles, including cannulation and obtaining labs.
Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
Successfully pass the Ishihara’s Color Blind Test.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Relevant credentials such as CHT, CCHT, CNA, CMA, PCA, CPT, EMT, CST, or CPhT.

Responsibilities

Set up hemodialysis machines.
Greet patients and collect information about their previous treatment; report concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
Assist with and prepare patients’ vascular access for treatment.
Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment according to written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Obtain patients’ vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and document them in the medical record.
Calculate and document patients’ fluid removal.
Perform access cannulation and report difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions and provide appropriate intervention.
Monitor dialysis machines for malfunctions and report them to the lead nurse.
Follow infection-control practices, including hand washing, use of personal protective equipment, and universal precautions.
Maintain patient safety and comfort, including assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Float to other clinics during or after training when needed, in accordance with the inter-facility coverage policy.

Benefits

Paid 10-week training with classroom and hands-on skills instruction.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options.
Flexible spending account.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) with company match.
Paid time off accruing from the first day of employment.
Paid time off cash-out twice per year.
Tuition reimbursement.
Career ladders with transparent information on advancement opportunities.
One-time reimbursement to sit for the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.