Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and compassion needed to improve the quality of life for our patients while promoting positive patient outcomes.

$2000.00 sign-on bonus for CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) or Bonent CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician) Certifications.

About Us

Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) is a full-service healthcare management organization providing 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 PCTs to join our Davie Kidney 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.
• Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting 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 any 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.
• Acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.

Physical Demands

• Exposure to blood, needles, and various other bodily fluids.
• Direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.
• Considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing.
• Occasionally required to move machines, equipment, and lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds as high as five feet.
• Ability to work long hours and be on your feet for extended periods of time.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Minimum of 6 months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience.
• Successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety.
• Flexible schedule and ability 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 manner 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. (We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time).

What You Can Expect

• Improvement: HSM consistently strives to improve processes for our patients and teammates.
• Training: May take place in a facility or a different clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Hours: Work hours may vary during the training period. Typically, you will work between 36-40 hours per week during training.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including:
  • Medical and Prescription Coverage Options
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off: Start accruing time on your first day with the company.
• Paid Time Off Cash Out two times per year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program for family resources, counseling, financial, and legal guidance.
• Paid on-the-job training to help develop dialysis skills (a combination of classroom setting and direct patient care).
• Position ladders that provide transparent information on advancement opportunities in the role.
• One-time reimbursement to sit for your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.

Pay

$19.25 - $28.50 hourly wage.