Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Crownpoint (NM); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

PTO

Résumé du poste

U.S. Renal Care in Crownpoint, NM is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist RN/CN in dialysis sessions, monitor patients, collect stats, and initiate treatment.

You will prepare machines, disinfect, log safety checks, follow protocols, and participate in training opportunities.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, desire to work in healthcare, prior dialysis/phlebotomy/CNA experience if possible, CPR within 90 days, and PCT certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• PCT certification within 18 months of hire.

Responsabilités

• Provide dialysis treatment and patient care; gather stats before and after treatment.
• Prepare machines, clean and disinfect, and conduct safety checks with logs.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in meetings and continuing education.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

PCT certification program

Description du poste

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

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.

Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control, ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.

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 offerings.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus

Other requirements

• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire.
• 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.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors
• Must be comfortable with mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care!

Benefit Details

All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO