Dialysis Patient Care Technician- must have Dialysis CCHT
U.S. Renal Care · Lytle, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Responsibilities
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 with renal failure. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN).
- Provide safe, comfortable, and high‑quality dialysis treatment.
- Gather patient statistics before and after treatment.
- Initiate dialysis treatment.
- Monitor patients continuously during treatment.
- Terminate treatment according to protocol.
- Collect patient blood samples per physician orders.
- Prepare hemodialysis machines for treatment.
- Clean and disinfect machines after treatment.
- Conduct machine safety checks and log results for quality control.
- Follow all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations.
- Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.
- Participate in required staff meetings and continuing‑education offerings.
Qualifications
- 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.
- 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 and completion of the theory and practice of hemodialysis course within 8 weeks of hire.
- CPR certification required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
- Patient Care Technician certification obtained through a state or nationally recognized program within 18 months of hire and maintained in good standing; specific state requirements may apply.
Benefits
Full‑Time Employees are eligible for:
- Medical / Pharmacy coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Voluntary benefits
- 401(k) with employer match
- Virtual Care
- Life Insurance
- PTO (paid time off)
Part‑Time Employees are eligible for:
- 401(k) with employer match
- PTO (paid time off)