Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Floater

LeadingAge Colorado; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join their team. The role involves providing essential patient care during dialysis treatments and ensuring equipment safety. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a commitment to patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Must possess state-specific certification upon hire.
• Current BLS credential while in contact with patients.
• Completion of training programs and certifications as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care during dialysis treatments.
• Prepare and manage dialysis machines and safety checks.
• Follow protocols and participate in training and meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Safety measures

Attention to detail

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 and logging results for quality control, following all protocols and regulations.
• Safety and Quality. Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. Participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

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 hire OR
• Hired at USRC location recognized by California as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain California state certification (CHT) within six 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 Maryland as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three months of hire OR
• Out-of-state applicant must have active BONENT certification and 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 New Mexico as an approved dialysis technician training program and obtain New Mexico certification within six months of training completion OR
• Out-of-state applicants with active state or national hemodialysis certification must obtain New Mexico certification before working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician.
• After January 1, 2024, initial applications for certified hemodialysis technicians require a national certificate.
• Applicants must submit proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate.
• Hemodialysis technician students must have a current BLS credential while in contact with patients.

OHIO

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Hired at USRC recognized Ohio training program and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four weeks of training completion.
• Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12-18 months of starting the program.

OREGON

• Must have current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) from Oregon at hire OR
• Obtain Oregon provisional certificate within three weeks of training completion and full CHDT certificate within 18 months. Provisional certification is valid for six months, renewable once.