Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care in; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care in Edinburg, TX is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our cross-functional team. The PCT will deliver delegated dialysis-related activities under supervision of an RN or Charge Nurse to patients with renal failure.

You will assist with patient care during treatment, monitor patients, and collect samples as ordered. You will prepare and disinfect machines and maintain safety and quality records, with ongoing education expected.

Responsibilities

• Patient care during dialysis treatment under supervision of RN or Charge Nurse
• Monitor patients during dialysis, gather stats before and after treatment, and collect samples per physician orders
• Prepare machines, clean and disinfect after treatment, and log quality-control checks and results
• Adhere to safety protocols, PPE, policies, and state/federal regulations; participate in staff meetings and continuing education

Job description

Dialysis Patient Care Technician (Finance)

Responsibilities

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.