Patient Care Technician

Health Systems Management•Winston-Salem, NC

5h•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Health Systems Management, Inc. is seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its Northside Dialysis Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. PCTs work under the guidance of registered nurses to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. The role combines technical skills and compassionate patient care to help improve patients’ quality of life and promote positive outcomes. Candidates must have at least six months of healthcare and/or direct patient-care experience. The position involves hands-on hemodialysis care, machine setup and monitoring, vascular-access preparation and cannulation, vital-sign collection, treatment documentation, and responding to patient needs and emergencies. PCTs must be comfortable working around blood, needles, and other bodily fluids and performing physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving patients and equipment. Employees may float to other clinics when needed and may train at a facility other than their assigned home clinic. This is a full-time position. Training is paid and combines classroom instruction with direct patient care. Work hours may vary during training, which typically involves 36–40 hours per week. Continued employment depends on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program. The role requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the workday ends when patient care is complete. A $2,000 sign-on bonus is offered to candidates with CCHT or Bonent CHT certification.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least 6 months of healthcare and/or direct patient-care experience.
Basic computer knowledge.
Successfully complete the Health Systems Management training program to remain employed.
Ability to work long hours and remain on one's feet for extended periods; the workday ends when patients' care is complete.
Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months of 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 unavailable.
Ability to perform physically demanding work, including heavy lifting, moving patients, assisting with ambulation, and walking, bending, stretching, and standing for considerable periods.
Ability to occasionally move machines and equipment and lift chemical and water solutions weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of five feet.

Nice To Haves

Existing CHT, CCHT, CNA, CMA, PCA, CPT, EMT, CST, or CPhT credentials or experience are described as a good fit.
CCHT or Bonent CHT certification qualifies candidates for a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

Set up the hemodialysis machine.
Greet patients and collect information about their previous treatment; report concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
Assist with and prepare the patient's 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 patient medical record.
Calculate and document patients' fluid removal.
Perform appropriate access cannulation and report difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
Monitor patients for adverse reactions and conduct appropriate interventions.
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.
Provide direct patient care involving lifting and moving patients and assisting with ambulation.
Float to various clinics during and after training when needed.

Benefits

Medical and prescription coverage options.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Flexible Spending Account.
Short-term 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.
Employee Assistance Program offering family resources, counseling, and financial and legal guidance.
Paid on-the-job training combining classroom instruction and direct patient care.
One-time reimbursement for sitting for the CCHT exam.
A $2,000 sign-on bonus for candidates with CCHT or Bonent CHT certification.