Dialysis Patient Care Technician

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients, including gathering vital signs before and after treatment, initiating and monitoring treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting blood samples per physician orders.
• Ensure quality and safety by preparing, cleaning, and disinfecting hemodialysis machines, conducting safety checks, logging results, and following all protocols, regulations, and safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
• Serve as a critical member of an interdisciplinary team, participating in patient assessment, care planning, staff meetings, and continuing education while adhering to company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws.

Requirements

• 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.
• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency in hemodialysis theory and practice 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 or national program within 18 months of hire and maintained thereafter; specific state requirements may apply.

Benefits

• Full-Time Employees: Medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, voluntary benefits, 401k with employer match, virtual care, life insurance, PTO.
• Part-Time Employees: 401k with employer match, PTO.