Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT Chronic In-center

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming lives through quality patient care. As a Patient Care Technician, you'll play a vital role in delivering essential dialysis treatments while working closely with a dedicated team. Your responsibilities will include monitoring patient health, ensuring machine safety, and adhering to strict protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of patients with renal failure. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have certification relevant to state requirements for dialysis technicians.
• 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 quality and safety.

Skills

Patient Care

Hemodialysis Treatment

Safety Protocols

Quality Control

Education

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

CNA-DT Certificate

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 machine safety checks, logging results for quality control, and ensuring all protocols and regulations are followed.
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 laws. You will participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

State-specific Board of Nursing Requirements

Requirements vary by state:

• California: Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at hire or be hired at an approved training program and obtain certification within six weeks.
• Maryland: Must possess current CNA-DT certificate from Maryland Board of Nursing or be hired at an approved training program and obtain certification within three months; out-of-state applicants must have active BONENT certification and proof of application.
• New Mexico: Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at hire or be hired at an approved training program and obtain certification within six months; out-of-state applicants with active national certification must obtain New Mexico certification prior to working.
• Ohio: Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire or be hired at an approved program and apply for internship certificate; must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate within 12-18 months.
• Oregon: Must possess current CHDT certificate at hire or obtain provisional within three weeks and full certification within 18 months.