Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Floater

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Hickory Hills (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment. In this position, you will work closely with a dedicated team to ensure the highest standards of patient safety and comfort. Your responsibilities will include monitoring patient conditions, preparing machines, and adhering to strict safety protocols. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working in a supportive environment that values ongoing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Hemodialysis Technician or equivalent.
• Ability to provide safe and high-quality dialysis treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during dialysis treatments.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines for safe operation.

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 by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, and conducting safety checks and logging results for quality control, following all protocols and regulations.
3. Safety and Quality. Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations under the supervision of a Charge Nurse. 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
• Be hired at a 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
• Be hired at a Maryland-recognized training program and obtain Maryland CNA-DT certificate within three months of hire OR
• Out-of-state applicants must have active BONENT certification and provide proof of initial CNA-DT application.

New Mexico

• Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at hire OR
• Be hired at a recognized 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 prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. Starting January 1, 2024, all initial applications require a national certificate.

Ohio

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Be hired at a recognized training program and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four weeks of completing training OR
• Obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12-18 months of enrolling in the program.

Oregon

• Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHDT) certificate from Oregon at hire OR
• Obtain Oregon dialysis technician provisional certificate within three weeks of completing training and obtain full CHDT certificate within 18 months. The provisional certificate is valid for six months and can be renewed once.