Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Adel (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join U.S. Renal Care as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) and play a vital role in providing high-quality dialysis treatment to patients. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring safety and compliance while delivering compassionate care. This position requires meeting state-specific licensing requirements and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must meet state-specific licensing requirements.
• Experience in patient care and safety protocols is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Participate in continuing education and staff meetings.

Skills

Patient care

Safety protocols

Quality compliance

Education

State-specific certifications or training

Job description

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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 works 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: Work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating and terminating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, and collecting blood samples per physician orders.
2. Technician duties: Prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments, clean and disinfect machines after treatment, conduct safety checks, and log results to ensure quality and compliance with protocols and regulations.
3. Safety and quality: Use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

State-specific Board of Nursing Requirements

Candidates must meet state-specific licensing requirements, which include certifications or training recognized by each state's health department or nursing board, with timelines for obtaining these certifications after hire.