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 factors.

Perfect opportunity for Healthcare workers, CNAs and Phlebotomists.

On the job training of dialysis fundamentals provided.

Responsibilities and Physical Demands:

• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE) and universal precautions,
• This position requires frequent and prolonged periods of standing and bending.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.
• Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patient’s fluid removal.
• Monitor patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention to the lead nurse.
• Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
• Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
• Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
• Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse.
• Obtain patient’s vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document the inpatient medical record.
• Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties in cannulation or unusual findings to the lead nurse.

What You Can Expect:

• We are consistently striving to improve processes for our patients and teammates.

• Build relationships with your patients who are living with end stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on average 3 times per week.
• 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.
• Relationships:
  • Build relationships with your patients who are living with end stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on average 3 times per week.
• Team:
  • Build relationships with your patients who are living with end stage renal disease and are receiving dialysis treatments on average 3 times per week.

• 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.

Training Information:

• Training may take place in a facility or a different clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• 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.

Education Requirements and Position Qualifications:

• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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.
• High School Diploma required.
• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles, including cannulation and obtaining labs.

What HSM Provides:

• Extensive benefits package to include:

• 401K with company match
• Extensive benefits package to include:
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Medical
• Dental
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Vision

• Family Resources
• Employee Support:
  • Family Resources
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Counseling Sessions
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Counseling Sessions
• Maternity/Paternity leave
• On the job training:

• 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.

• HSM will provide a one-time reimbursement to sit for your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam.

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.