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Army National Guard is hiring: Dialysis Patient Care Technician in York County

Army National Guard, York County, PA, United States


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. 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. Are you ready to make a difference? We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! Are you with US? Apply today! 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

In Summary: The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) for patients with renal failure . Responsibilities include gathering patient stats before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples .

En Español: Como Técnico de Atención al Paciente (PCT) en US Renal Care, serás parte integrante de un equipo interfuncional que brinda atención y actividades delegadas de tratamiento a los pacientes. El PCT trabajará bajo la supervisión de una enfermera registrada (RN) o enfermería encargada (CN) para pacientes con insuficiencia renal. Lo que harás el cuidado del paciente. Trabajarás directamente con los pacientes para proporcionar tratamientos seguros, cómodos y de alta calidad de diálisis. Las responsabilidades incluyen recopilar estadísticas de pacientes antes y después del tratamiento, iniciar el tratamiento, monitorear pacientes durante el tratamiento , terminar el tratamiento y recolectar muestras de sangre por orden médico. El deseo de trabajar en atención médica y cuidado para pacientes necesitados Experiencia previa en diálisis, flebotomía o como un CNA es más Otros requisitos Completar con éxito el programa de capacitación del USRC aprobado por el Director Médico, incluida la competencia demostrada, dentro de las 8 semanas de contratación. Todos los empleados de tiempo completo son elegibles para los siguientes beneficios: * Médico / Farmacia * Dental * Visión * Beneficios voluntarios * 401k con pareja del empleador * Cuidado virtual * Seguro de vida * Beneficios voluntarios