Dialysis Patient Care Technician
U.S. Renal Care
Job Title: Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Company: U.S. Renal Care
About the Role
As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients with renal failure, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment.
- Gather patient vital signs before and after treatment.
- Initiate, monitor, and terminate patient treatments.
- Collect patient blood samples per physician orders.
- Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments.
- Clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
- Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
- Ensure all protocols and regulations are followed.
- Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
- Participate in required patient assessment and care planning activities.
- Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations.
- Participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
- Ability to safely mix and prepare chemical solutions following strict safety protocols.
- Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency.
- 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.
- Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
Pay Range: USD $25.00 - USD $33.46 /Hr.