Patient Care Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Patient Care Technician 
Wilkes Dialysis Center - North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Full-Time

Salary: $19.25 to $26.00 hourly

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. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn the discipline of dialysis. 

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 looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated PCTs to join our dialysis center team. 

Responsibilities and Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. 

• Set up of the hemodialysis machine. 
• Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead nurse. 
• Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment. 
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care. 
• Obtain patient's vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document in patient medical record. 
• Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patient's fluid removal. 
• PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse. 
• Monitor the patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention.
• Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and universal precautions. 
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living. 
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations. 
• Note you will have exposure to blood, needles, and various other bodily fluids. 
• This position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation. 
• PCT will spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing. 
• The employee may occasionally be required to move machines, equipment, and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds and high as five feet. 
• You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed. 

What You Can Expect: 

• Improvement: HSM consistently strives to improve processes for our patients and teammates.
• Training: May take plate in a facility or a different clinic other than your assigned home clinic. 
• Hours: Work hours may vary during the training period. However, you will typically work between 36-40 hours per week during training. 

Education Requirements and Position Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• 6 Months of healthcare and/or direct patient care experience is required.
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety. 
• 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.
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Must pass the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam within 18 months following the first day of employment.
• 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.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills. 
• Employee must successfully pass the Ishihara’s Color Blind Test.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time .  

Extensive benefits package to include: 

• Medical and Prescription Coverage Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off: Start accruing time on your first day with the company.
• Paid Time Off Cash Out Two Times per Year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program for: Family Resources, Counseling, Financial and Legal Guidance.
• Paid On the job training to help you develop your dialysis skills. The training is a combination of the classroom setting and direct patient care. 
• Position ladders that provide transparent information on advancement opportunities in the role. 
• Reimbursement: HSM will provide a one-time reimbursement to sit for your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) exam. 

HSM, INC maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal laws.

Health Systems Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.