National Float Pool - Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. in; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Plano, Texas. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality dialysis treatment and patient care. This position involves monitoring patients, preparing machines, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates will have state-specific certifications and a passion for improving patient lives.

Qualifications

• Must possess state-specific certification as a dialysis technician.
• Participation in continuing education is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
• Prepare and maintain dialysis machines, ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Patient Care

Safety Measures

Quality Control

Education

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

CNA-DT Certificate

Job description

National Float Pool - Dialysis Patient Care Technician - PCT (Finance)

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: 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 as per physician orders.
2. Technician duties: You will prepare machines for hemodialysis treatments, clean and disinfect machines after treatment, conduct machine safety checks, and log results for quality control, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulations.
3. Safety and quality: You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Participation in staff meetings and continuing education is required.

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - STATE SPECIFIC BOARD OF NURSING REQUIREMENTS

• 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 initial application.
• New Mexico: Must have New Mexico dialysis technician certificate at hire OR be hired at an approved program and obtain certification within six months. Out-of-state applicants with active certification must obtain New Mexico certification prior to working as a Certified Hemodialysis Technician. Starting January 1, 2024, initial applications require a national certificate. Proof of a valid national hemodialysis technician certificate is required.
• Ohio: Must have Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate at hire OR be hired at an approved program and apply for Ohio dialysis technician intern certificate within four weeks. Must obtain Ohio Board of Nursing Certificate (OCDT) within 12-18 months of enrollment.
• Oregon: Must possess current CHDT certificate at hire OR obtain provisional certificate within three weeks of completing training and the full CHDT certificate within 18 months. The provisional certificate is valid for six months and can be renewed once.