Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Voluntary benefits

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

US Renal Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to work on-site in Melbourne, FL. You will assist with dialysis treatment, monitor patients, and support machine maintenance under RN or CN supervision. A strong patient-first attitude and willingness to learn are essential.

Responsibilities include preparing and disinfecting dialysis machines, collecting samples, and adhering to safety protocols. CPR may be required; state requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma 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.

Responsibilities

• Patient care. Work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment; gather stats before/after treatment; initiate, monitor, and terminate treatment; collect patient blood samples per physician orders.
• Technician duties. Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments; clean and disinfect machines after treatment; conduct machine safety checks and log results.
• Safety and quality. Use PPE; follow company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws; participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

Benefit Details

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

Part‑Time Benefits

• 401k with employer match
• PTO

Company (Career Site Brand): U.S. Renal Care