Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Clinton (MD); 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 high-quality dialysis treatment to patients. This position involves working closely with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety and comfort during treatments. You will be responsible for preparing and maintaining dialysis machines, monitoring patient health, and adhering to strict safety protocols. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in the healthcare field, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CNA-DT certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Must have basic life support credentials while in contact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment.
• Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments and conduct safety checks.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Treatment

Safety Protocols

Quality Control

Education

Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT)

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

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 machine 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 state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS

California

• Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of hire OR
• Hired at a USRC location recognized by the state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of completing training.

Maryland

• Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR
• Hired at a USRC location recognized by the state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certification within three (3) months of hire OR
• Out-of-state applicants must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial application for CNA-DT certification.

New Mexico

• Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at hire OR
• Hired at a USRC location recognized by the state of New Mexico as an approved training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of completing training OR
• Out-of-state applicants with active state or national hemodialysis certification must obtain New Mexico certification before working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.
• After January 1, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate, with proof submitted.
• Hemodialysis technician students must have current basic life support credentials while in contact with patients.

OHIO

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Hired at a USRC location recognized by Ohio as an approved training program and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four (4) weeks of completing training.
• Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12-18 months of enrolling in the program.

OREGON

• Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at hire OR
• Obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of training completion and obtain full CHDT certification within 18 months. The provisional certificate is valid for six months and can be renewed once.