Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center

About the role

The Dialysis Patient Care Technician position is for our South Georgia Clinic, located at 3564 N Crossing Cir, Valdosta, GA 31602. This role involves working directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN).

Responsibilities

• Gather patient stats before and after treatment
• Initiate treatment
• Maintain treatment
• Terminate treatment
• 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
• Participate in staff meetings and continuing education offerings

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
• 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 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

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must be able to pass a drug test
• Must be able to pass a physical exam

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Physical stamina
• Knowledge of hemodialysis procedures

Benefits

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• PTO