Patient Care Technician Jobs

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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) at Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. PCTs have a combination of technical skills and compassion needed to improve the quality of life for our patients while promoting positive patient outcomes. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated PCTs to join our dialysis team.

Salary range is $15 - $26 per hour, depending on experience, to include various other fac tors.

Perfect opportunity for healthcare workers, CNAs and Phlebotomists.

On the job training of dialysis fundamentals provided.

Responsibilities And Physical Demands

• Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
• What You Can Expect:
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Relationships:
• Shifts can begin as early as 4:30 am and can vary based on patient needs. Expected schedules will be discussed during the interview process.
• Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patient’s fluid removal.
• Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
• Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document the inpatient medical record.
• You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.
• This position requires frequent and prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Improvement:
• Schedule:
• Build relationships with your patients who are living with end stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on average 3 times per week.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) and universal precautions,
• Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse.
• Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• We are consistently striving to improve processes for our patients and teammates.
• Team:
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
• Monitor patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention to the lead nurse.
• Build relationships with your patients who are living with end stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on average 3 times per week.

Training Information:

• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 36-40 hours per week during training.
• Training may take place in a facility or a different clinic other than your assigned home clinic.

Education Requirements and Position Qualifications:

• Although not required, any of the following would be nice to have: Board of Nephrology Examiners, Nursing and Technology (BONENT), Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Patient Care Assistant (PCA), or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).
• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety.
• Must pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months following the first day of employment.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• The ability to work long hours is required. You could be on your feet for extended periods of time. Our day ends when patients’ care is completed.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles, including cannulation and obtaining labs.
• High School Diploma required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.

What HSM Provides:

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Reimbursement:
• Family Resources
• HSM offers new dialysis employees with on the job training to help you develop your dialysis skills. The training is a combination of the classroom setting and direct patient care.
• On the job training:
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Medical
• Employee Support:
• Extensive benefits package to include:
• Vision
• HSM will provide a one-time reimbursement to sit for your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Counseling Sessions
• Extensive benefits package to include:

Covid-19 Vaccination or medical/religious exemption is required.

About Us

Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) is a full-service healthcare management organization providing a full range of development, management, and administrative services for dialysis facilities over the past 35 years in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. HSM has an outstanding reputation in the renal community for providing high quality patient care and encouraging physician input while maintaining efficient business operations. We are currently seeking compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated Patient Care Technicians to join our dialysis team.

Health Systems Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.