Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Floater

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. in; Hickory Hills (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a dedicated Dialysis Patient Care Technician to join their team. In this role, you will provide essential care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment, ensuring their safety and comfort. You will be responsible for monitoring patients, preparing machines, and adhering to strict quality control measures. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives while working under the supervision of experienced nursing staff. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in the healthcare field, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess current CHT certificate or equivalent based on state requirements.
• Basic life support credential required before patient contact.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
• Prepare machines, monitor patients, and ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Treatment

Safety Protocols

Quality Control

Education

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

Certified Nursing Assistants -- Dialysis Technicians (CNA-DT)

Job description

Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Floater (Finance)

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, conducting machine safety checks, and logging results for quality control, following all protocols and regulations.
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. Participation in staff meetings and continuing education is required.

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 training completion.

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 applicants 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 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. Starting January 1, 2024, all initial applications require a national hemodialysis technician certificate. Applicants must submit proof of this certification.
• Hemodialysis technician students must have a current basic life support credential before and during contact with patients.

OHIO

• Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR
• Hired at USRC location recognized by Ohio as an approved training program and submit application for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four weeks of completing training.
• Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12 to 18 months of enrolling in the USRC OCDT 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 training completion and obtain the full CHDT certificate within 18 months. The provisional certificate is valid for six months and can be renewed once.