Certified Nursing Aide

About the role

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 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to join our dialysis center team.

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
• Calculate and document patient's fluid removal
• Perform appropriate access cannulation and report 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 and report malfunctions to the lead nurse
• Demonstrate 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
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations

Note: This position involves exposure to blood, needles, and various other bodily fluids. It provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. The PCT will spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. The employee may occasionally be required to move machines, equipment, and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds and as high as five feet. You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Preferred: Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Med Techs (CMT), or Phlebotomy Techs
• Basic computer knowledge required
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety
• Ability to work long hours and be on your feet for extended periods; the day ends when patients’ care is completed
• Flexible schedule: must 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 manners and communication skills
• Must successfully pass the Ishihara’s Color Blind Test
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

Benefits

• Paid 10-week training including classroom setting and hands-on skills training
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage options
• Flexible spending account
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off: start accruing on your first day
• Paid Time Off Cash Out – two times per year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career ladders providing transparent information on advancement opportunities
• One-time reimbursement to sit for the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam

Pay

Hourly wage range: $19.25 – $26.00 based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, four 10-hour shifts each week starting at 5 am; includes every other Saturday; no overnight shifts. Work hours may vary during the training period, but you will typically work between 36–40 hours per week during training.