Dialysis PCT Certified

U.S. Renal Care in; Rockwall (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

US Renal Care in Rockwall, TX is seeking a Patient Care Technician to join our dialysis team. You will work directly with patients to deliver safe, comfortable dialysis treatments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse, taking vitals and assisting with treatment initiation and termination.

You will follow safety protocols, prepare and disinfect machines, log checks, and participate in staff meetings and continuing education to ensure quality care.

Qualifications

• PCT responsibilities include taking vitals and monitoring patients during dialysis.
• Knowledge of dialysis safety protocols and patient care best practices desirable.
• Ability to follow instructions under RN/Charge Nurse supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable dialysis treatment and collect patient statistics before and after treatment.
• Prepare machines for hemodialysis, disinfect them after treatment, and perform machine safety checks with logs for quality control.
• Adhere to safety measures and company policies under supervision; participate in staff meetings and continuing education.

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
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.

Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first 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.

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.