Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Résumé du poste

The Patient Care Technician provides direct dialysis treatment to patients, including monitoring vital signs and managing hemodialysis equipment. They work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.

Détails du poste

Overview Why U.S. Renal Care U.S. Renal Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of dialysis, partnering with physicians to care for more than 37,000 people living with kidney disease across the country. We are proud to be an industry leader in CMS 4- and 5-star rated centers for patient experience and quality of care. Our commitment to patients starts with our commitment to our team members. We invest in your growth through learning and development, career advancement opportunities, and programs designed to help you build a meaningful, lasting career. It is why we have been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces year over year, reflecting a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. How you will change lives As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at U.S. 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 or Charge Nurse for patients with renal failure. Responsibilities 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 vital signs before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders. Safety & Quality. 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. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment. Partnership. You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team providing required patient assessment and care planning activities. 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. Previous healthcare experience in dialysis, phlebotomy, or as a CNA is a plus. Ability to safely mix and prepare chemical solutions following strict safety protocols Ability to distinguish all primary colors. Other requirements Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes 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. Specific state requirements may be applicable and required. Are you ready to make a difference? At U.S. Renal Care, we're committed to changing the lives of people living with kidney disease. This starts with a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued and is empowered to grow so that you can focus on doing meaningful work, building a lasting career, and making a positive impact on our patients and communities. Are you with US? Apply today! 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

Ce que vous ferez

The Patient Care Technician provides direct dialysis treatment to patients, including monitoring vital signs and managing hemodialysis equipment. They work within an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and adherence to clinical protocols.

Exigences

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a desire to work in healthcare. Successful completion of a company-approved training program and obtaining a Patient Care Technician certification within 18 months are required.

Avantages

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

Compétences indiquées

• Soins cliniques · Souhaitée
• CPR · Souhaitée
• Quality Control · Souhaitée
• Care Planning · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Patient care
• Dialysis treatment
• Vital signs monitoring
• Phlebotomy
• Hemodialysis machine operation
• Quality control
• Safety protocols
• Patient assessment
• Care planning
• Chemical solution preparation
• CPR
• Disinfecting
• Patient Treatment
• Healthcare Industry Knowledge
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
• Vital Signs
• Blood Testing
• Care Planning
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Dialysis
• Hemodialysis
• Health Assessment
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Quality Control

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