Dialysis Patient Care Technician in Training

Health-Systems-Management; Cityview (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Flexible spending account

Short- and long-term disability

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

PTO cash out

Career ladders

CCHT exam reimbursement

Job summary

Health Systems Management, Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) trainees who will train to become Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to support dialysis treatment under RNs. The role offers a full-time schedule with four 10-hour shifts starting at 5am, including every other Saturday, typically 36–40 hours during training.

Salary ranges from $19.25 to $26.00 hourly based on experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, FSA, disability, 401K with company match, PTO, and exam

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Must pass the CCHT exam within 18 months of employment.
• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).
• Authorized to work in the U.S. with no sponsorship.
• Excellent bedside manners and communication skills.
• Comfortable around blood and needles, including cannulation.

Responsibilities

• Set up the hemodialysis machine.
• Greet patients and collect treatment details; report concerns to the lead nurse.
• Assist with vascular access preparation for treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis per policy.
• Record vital signs before, during, after dialysis; document in the medical record.
• Calculate and document fluid removal.
• Perform cannulation and report difficulties to the lead nurse.
• Monitor for adverse reactions and intervene as needed.
• Monitor machine function and report malfunctions.
• Follow infection control with hand hygiene, PPE, and universal precautions.
• Maintain patient safety and assist with activities of daily living.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Exposure to blood, needles, and bodily fluids.
• Direct care with heavy lifting; walking, bending, standing for long periods.
• May move machines and equipment; handle up to 30 pounds, up to five feet.
• Acknowledge inter-facility coverage policy for floating as needed.

Skills

High school diploma

Basic computer knowledge

bedside manners

Communication skills

Ability to work long hours

Flexible schedule

Emergency response

Blood and needles handling

Education

High School Diploma

CCHT exam within 18 months

Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Tools

PCE / EHR basics

Job description

Health Systems Management, Winston-Salem, NC, is seeking Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) trainees who will train to become Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) to support dialysis treatment under RNs. The role offers a full-time schedule with four 10-hour shifts starting at 5am, including every other Saturday, typically 36–40 hours during training.

Salary ranges from $19.25 to $26.00 hourly based on experience. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, FSA, disability, 401K with company match, PTO, and exam