Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Patient Care Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dialysis treatment to patients. Your responsibilities will include direct patient care, ensuring machine safety, and adhering to strict safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients with renal failure, all while working under the supervision of experienced nursing professionals. If you're passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a supportive team environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire.
• Adhere to state/federal laws and regulations related to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment.
• Prepare machines, conduct safety checks, and monitor patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Treatment

Safety Protocols

Quality Control

Education

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

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

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

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 by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting machine safety checks with logs for quality control, following all protocols and regulations.

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.

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 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 USRC location recognized by the state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate 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 USRC location recognized by the state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of training completion OR
• Active state or national hemodialysis certification is required for out-of-state applicants; must obtain New Mexico state 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.
• Applicants must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.
• Hemodialysis technician students must have current basic life support credential during contact with patients.

OHIO

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Hired at USRC location recognized by Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four (4) weeks before completing training.
• Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12 to 18 months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT 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 completing training and obtain CHDT certificate within 18 months. Provisional certification is valid for six months and can be renewed once.