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Dialysis Patient Care Technician - CCHT Required

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.

Quincy (MA)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

16 days ago

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Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Patient Care Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment. You will work closely with a dedicated team, ensuring the highest quality of patient care and safety. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while adhering to stringent safety and quality standards. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Must possess relevant state certifications for dialysis technicians.
  • Basic life support credential required for patient contact.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
  • Prepare and maintain dialysis machines following safety protocols.

Skills

Patient Care
Dialysis Treatment
Quality Control
Safety Protocols

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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 state of California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six (6) weeks of successful completion of training program.

Maryland

  • Must possess current Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT) certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing OR
  • Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three (3) months from date of hire OR
  • Out-of-state applicant 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 time of hire OR
  • Hired at USRC location recognized by state of New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico state certification within six (6) months of successful completion of training program OR
  • New Mexico certification of hemodialysis technician is required for out of state applicant with active state or national hemodialysis certification; must obtain New Mexico state certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.
  • After January 1st, 2024, all initial applications for the certified hemodialysis technician will require a national hemodialysis technician certificate.
  • The applicant must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate from a recognized organization.
  • Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential prior to and while the student has contact with patients

OHIO

  • Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at time of hire OR
  • Hired at USRC location recognized by state of Ohio as an approved dialysis technician training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate to board no later than four (4) weeks prior to completion of the approved training program.
  • Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) not less than twelve (12) months and not later than eighteen (18) months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT program.

OREGON

  • Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division at time of hire OR
  • Must obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three (3) weeks of successful completion of training program and obtain Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon Public Health Division within eighteen (18) months. An Oregon Provisional Certification is valid for six months and can be renewed for one additional six month period.
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