PCT Non Certified

U.S. Renal Care, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Voluntary benefits

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care, Inc. is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join a cross-functional team, delivering dialysis treatment under RN or CN supervision.

You will assist with patient care, machine setup, safety checks, and documentation, while maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an interest in healthcare, and potential CNA or dialysis-related experience.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need.
• Healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality dialysis treatment and monitor patients.
• Prepare machines, clean devices, and log safety checks.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Healthcare interest

Patient care mindset

CNA/healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Desire to work in healthcare and care for patients in need
• Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus

Other requirements

• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency, within 8 weeks of hire.
• Successful completion of USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.
• CPR certification 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 national commercially available certification program within 18 months of hire date and maintained in good standing thereafter.
• Ability to distinguish all primary colors
• Must be comfortable with mixing acids and bicarbonate according to protocol.

Benefit Details

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

Pay Range

USD $18.84 - USD $27.72 /Hr.