Posted 1mo ago

Dialysis Patient Care Technician- Dialysis CCHT Required

@ US Renal Care
Hondo, Texas, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Providing care, Preparing machines, Monitoring patients
Requirements Summary:High school graduate or equivalent; desire to work in healthcare; dialysis/phlebotomy/CNA experience a plus; comfortable mixing acids/bicarbonate; ability to distinguish primary colors; CPR within 90 days; PCT certification within 18 months; complete USRC training within 8 weeks.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Dialysis equipment, Medical devices
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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.