Patient Care Specialist

Company: US Renal Care
Location: Greenwood
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) at US Renal Care plays a vital role in providing quality care and treatment to patients with renal failure. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN), this individual will be responsible for gathering patient statistics, initiating treatment, monitoring patients, and collecting blood samples as per physician orders.

Key Responsibilities

--- Patient care: Providing safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment to patients.
--- Technician duties: Preparing machines for hemodialysis treatments, cleaning and disinfecting machines, and conducting machine safety checks and logging results for quality control.
--- Safety and quality: Using appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment, and adhering to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations.

Requirements

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 distinguish all primary colors.
--- Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency.
--- 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.

About US Renal Care

We are committed to changing the lives of people with kidney disease and shaping the future of kidney care. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to consider joining our team at US Renal Care.

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