Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Patient Care Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients with renal failure. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring that each patient receives safe and effective dialysis treatment. You'll be responsible for monitoring patient stats, preparing treatment equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. With a commitment to quality care and continuous education, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess relevant certifications for dialysis technician roles.
• Experience in patient care and safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dialysis treatment and monitor patients during procedures.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines, ensuring safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Treatment

Safety Protocols

Quality Control

Education

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

CNA-DT Certificate

Job description

How You Will Change Lives

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.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Patient Care: You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.
2. Technician Duties: You will prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments, clean and disinfect machines after treatment, and conduct safety checks, logging results for quality control to ensure all protocols and regulations are followed.
3. Safety and Quality: Use appropriate safety measures, including PPE. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws under the supervision of a Charge Nurse. Participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

State Specific Board of Nursing Requirements

California

• Possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at hire OR
• Be hired at an USRC location recognized by California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California CHT certification within six weeks of training completion.

Maryland

• Possess current CNA-DT certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR
• Be hired at an approved Maryland USRC location and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certification within three months of hire OR
• Out-of-state applicants must have active BONENT certification and proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.

New Mexico

• Have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at hire OR
• Be hired at an approved New Mexico USRC location and obtain state certification within six months of training completion OR
• Out-of-state applicants with active national hemodialysis certification must obtain New Mexico certification before working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. Starting January 1, 2024, initial applications require a national certificate. Proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization must be submitted.
• Hemodialysis technician students must hold a current BLS credential.

Ohio

• Possess an Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Be hired at an approved Ohio USRC location and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four weeks of completing training. Obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12-18 months of enrollment.

Oregon

• Possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at hire OR
• Obtain Oregon provisional certificate within three weeks of training completion and obtain full CHDT certification within 18 months. The provisional certificate is valid for six months, renewable once.