Patient Care Technician

$35,360 - $56,160/Yr

Health Systems Management - North Wilkesboro, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

North Wilkesboro, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Health Systems Management provide essential support in delivering dialysis treatment to patients under the guidance of Registered Nurses (RNs). This role combines technical skills with compassion to enhance patient care and outcomes. PCTs will receive on-the-job training in dialysis fundamentals and are expected to build relationships with patients undergoing treatment for end-stage renal disease.

Responsibilities

• Set up the hemodialysis machine.
• Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment, reporting any concerns to the lead nurse.
• Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Obtain and document patient's vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Calculate and document patient's fluid removal accurately.
• Perform appropriate access cannulation and report any difficulties to the lead nurse.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions and conduct appropriate interventions.
• Monitor the dialysis machine for malfunctions and report issues to the lead nurse.
• Demonstrate knowledge of infection control practices, including hand washing and PPE usage.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Must pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months of employment.
• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills required.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles, including cannulation and obtaining labs.
• Must successfully pass the Ishihara's Color Blind Test.

Nice-to-haves

• Board of Nephrology Examiners, Nursing and Technology (BONENT) certification.
• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Patient Care Assistant (PCA) certification.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Family Resources
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Counseling Sessions
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• On-the-job training for dialysis skills development
• Reimbursement for CCHT exam sitting fee.