Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Satellite Healthcare / WellBound; Hayden (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Hayden, Idaho, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join its team. In this role, you will provide high-quality dialysis care to patients, assisting in treatment procedures and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a desire to work in healthcare, with prior experience in dialysis or phlebotomy being advantageous. This position requires specific certification and training to be completed within designated time frames.

Qualifications

• Must have CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Successful completion of USRC training program required.
• Patient Care Technician certification required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide dialysis treatment and monitor patients during treatment.
• Prepare and maintain machines for hemodialysis treatments.
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to company regulations.

Skills

Patient care

Ability to mix acids and bicarbonate

Comfortable with blood samples

Tech problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 will 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.

What we' re looking for

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
• Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes 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. Specific state requirements may be applicable and required.