Job detail

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care

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Quick overview

The Patient Care Technician provides direct dialysis treatment to patients, including monitoring vitals, initiating and terminating treatments, and collecting blood samples. They are also responsible for preparing, cleaning, and maintaining hemodialysis machines to ensure safety and quality standards.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a strong desire to work in healthcare. The role requires completion of a company-approved training program, CPR certification, and obtaining a Patient Care Technician certification within 18 months of hire.

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Job description

How you will change lives

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.

What you'll be doing

Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.

Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.

Safety and Quality. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Qualifications

What we're looking for
High school graduate or equivalent.
Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
Ability to distinguish all primary colors.

Other requirements
Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes successful completion of USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.
CPR certification required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained through a state certification program or national commercially available certification program within 18 months of hire date and maintained in good standing thereafter. Specific state requirements may be applicable and required.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care!