Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Dialysis

Patient Care Technician (PCT) in Dialysis

Southeastern Renal Dialysis (SRD) offers the opportunity for on-the-job training in a fulfilling career in the healthcare field as a Dialysis Patient Care Tech (PCT) caring for and making an extraordinary difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. SRD offers our employees a positive work life balance, 4-day work week, with competitive pay, and exceptional employee benefits package.

Southeastern Renal Dialysis (SRD) has locations in West Burlington, Mount Pleasant, Keokuk, Ft. Madison, and Fairfield, Iowa. Our mission at SRD is to provide renal dialysis services in a manner that promotes clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and cost effectiveness. We strive to provide an extraordinary difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at Southeastern Renal Dialysis (SRD), you will be a vital part of a cross-functional team, working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) and the Unit Nurse Manager, providing care and treatment to patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease.

What you'll be doing as a PCT.

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, putting patients on treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, taking patients off of 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 an RN, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will be required to participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

What we're looking for in a PCT employee.

• 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.
• Ability to successfully complete SRD’s on the job training program led by our Education Coordinator that will teach you the HOW’s (the practice of hemodialysis); the WHY’s (courses in the theory) as well as demonstrate competencies in hemodialysis.
• CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
• SRD will provide you with all the tools to obtain your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) within 18 months of hire and to be maintained in good standing thereafter.
• Ability to read and write and follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Ability to prioritize and complete work in a timely manner.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to collaborate with a variety of staff members in a positive manner
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

What SRD can offer our employees.

In addition to achieving work-life balance, SRD offers an extensive employee elective benefits package to employees that work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Below are some of those available benefits.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Employer matching (up to 7%)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedules
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Holidays
• Life insurance
• Long-Term Disability coverage
• On the job training
• Paid time off
• Short-Term Disability coverage
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work-Life Balance

SRD has openings for Dialysis Patient Care Technicians (PCT) at our West Burlington clinic. This is a 4-day workweek that includes working a Saturday rotation. If you desire to pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare and make a positive impact in the life of others, we invite you to join our team at Southeastern Renal Dialysis!

Interested candidates can apply on the really website.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift

Work Location: In person