Dialysis Patient Care Technician
@ U.S. Renal Care, Inc.Dialysis Patient Care Technician
About the job
US Renal Care is a leading provider of dialysis services. As a PCT, you'll support patient treatment, work with a team, and follow safety protocols to improve lives in Tampa, FL.
Requirements
- Patient care experience
- Ability to follow safety protocols
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Good communication skills
- Team player
- Willing to learn and adapt
Full job description
The Dialysis Patient Care Technician position is for our Tampa Central Clinic, located at 4705 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603.
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.