Dialysis PCT - Floater
U.S. Renal Care · Newburgh, NY · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$25.15/hrFull-time
About the role
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. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure.
Responsibilities
- Patient care: work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment; gather patient stats before and after treatment; initiate treatment; monitor patients during treatment; terminate treatment; collect patient blood samples per physician orders.
- Technician duties: 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.
- Safety and quality: use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment; work under supervision of a Charge Nurse; adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations; 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.
- Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
- Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
Requirements
- Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes 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.
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.
Pay
Pay range: USD $25.15 – USD $32.96 per hour.