Dialysis Technician

U.S. Renal Care; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Patient Care Technician for their Sarasota Clinic. The role focuses on providing high-quality dialysis treatment, monitoring patients, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a desire to work in healthcare, with previous experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA being advantageous. CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire, and a Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained within 18 months.

Qualifications

• Healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
• Comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patients during treatment and ensure quality by preparing machines.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal regulations.

Skills

Desire to work in healthcare

Ability to distinguish primary colors

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross‑functional team, providing patient care and performing delegated treatment activities. 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 the physician’s orders.

Technician Duties. You will ensure quality comes first by preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines after treatment, conducting machine safety checks, and logging results for quality control, while 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.

The Dialysis Patient Care Technician position is for our Sarasota Clinic, located at 5700 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34233.

What we're looking for

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients.
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.
• Must be comfortable mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.

Other Requirements

• Successful completion of the USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes successful completion of the USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.
• CPR certification is required within 90 days of hire or as required by the state.
• Patient Care Technician certification must be obtained through a state certification program or a nationally commercially available certification program within 18 months of the hire date and maintained in good standing thereafter. Specific state requirements may apply.

Are you ready to make a difference?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the lives of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care!

Are you with US? Apply today!

All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO