Dialysis Patient Care Technician

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k

PTO

Voluntary Benefits

Virtual Care

Job summary

US Renal Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our renal care team. You will work under supervision of RN or Charge Nurse to deliver dialysis treatment, monitor patients, and collect samples as ordered. The role emphasizes safe, compassionate patient care in a team environment.

Responsibilities include preparing dialysis machines, maintaining clean equipment, and adhering to safety and quality protocols. CPR and state requirements must be met, with training timelines outlined above.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need.
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
• Successful completion of USRC training program within 8 weeks of hire.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
• PCT certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire date.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
• Comfort mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
• Prepare machines for hemodialysis, clean and disinfect after treatment, and perform safety checks.
• Monitor patients during treatment and collect patient blood samples per physician orders.
• Adhere to safety measures, company policies, and state/federal regulations; participate in required meetings and training.

Skills

Desire to work in healthcare

Patient care focus

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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