Dialysis Patient Care Technician TTS

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Patient Care Technician, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment. This position involves working closely with a dedicated team, ensuring patient safety and comfort while adhering to strict protocols and regulations. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values continuous education and professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and meet the certification requirements, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess state-specific certification to work as a PCT.
• Experience in patient care and dialysis treatment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines for safe operation.
• Adhere to safety measures and company policies.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Treatment

Safety Protocols

Quality Control

Communication

Education

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

CNA-DT Certificate

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 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 and logging results for quality control, 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 state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

Patient Care Technician - State Specific Board of Nursing Requirements

The following are the certification requirements by state:

• California: Must possess current Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certificate from California Department of Public Health (CDPH) at time of 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 initial application.
• New Mexico: Must have the state 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 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 training program and apply for Ohio intern certificate. Must obtain full certification within 12-18 months.
• Oregon: Must possess current CHDT certificate at hire OR obtain provisional certificate within three weeks and full certification within 18 months. Provisional certification is valid for six months, renewable once.