Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Patient Care Technician, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Your responsibilities will include direct patient interaction, monitoring treatment processes, and ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working within a supportive team environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CHT or CNA-DT certificate based on state requirements.
• Working knowledge of dialysis treatment protocols and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines, ensuring safety and quality.

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 ensure quality by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting safety checks and logging results for quality control, following all protocols and regulations.
3. Safety and Quality: You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and laws. Participation in staff meetings and continuing education is required.

STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS

California

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

Maryland

• Must possess current CNA-DT certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR
• Be hired at a Maryland-recognized training program 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

• Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at hire OR
• Be hired at a recognized training program and obtain New Mexico certification within six months of training completion OR
• Out-of-state applicants with active national hemodialysis certification must obtain New Mexico certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. Starting January 1, 2024, initial applications for certification require a national hemodialysis technician certificate. Applicants must submit proof of this certification.
• Hemodialysis technician students must have current BLS credentials during contact with patients.

OHIO

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Be hired at a recognized training program and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four weeks of completing training.
• Obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12 to 18 months of enrolling in the program.

OREGON

• Must have current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon at hire OR
• Obtain Oregon provisional certificate within three weeks of training completion and full CHDT certificate within 18 months. The provisional certificate is valid for six months and can be renewed once.