Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Overview:

Fantastic opportunity for experienced Dialysis Techs in Chicago! 

Why U.S. Renal Care? 

U.S. Renal Care is one of the nation’s leading providers of dialysis, partnering with physicians to care for more than 37,000 people living with kidney disease across the country. We are proud to be an industry leader in CMS 4- and 5-star rated centers for patient experience and quality of care.

Our commitment to patients starts with our commitment to our team members. We invest in your growth through learning and development, career advancement opportunities, and programs designed to help you build a meaningful, lasting career. It is why we have been named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces year over year, reflecting a culture where team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

How you will change lives

As a Dialysis Technician at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team providing care and delegated activities of treatment to patients. The PCT will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Charge Nurse for patients with renal failure.

What you'll be doing 

Patient care. You will work directly with patients to provide safe, comfortable, and high-quality dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include gathering patient vital signs before and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients during treatment, terminating treatment, and collecting patient blood samples per physician orders.

Safety & Quality.  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. You will use appropriate safety measures, including personal protective equipment.

Partnership.  You'll be a critical member of an interdisciplinary team providing required patient assessment and care planning activities. Working under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, you will adhere to all company policies, procedures, and state/federal laws and regulations. You will participate in all required staff meetings and continuing education offerings.

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 safely mix and prepare chemical solutions following strict safety protocols

• Ability to distinguish all primary colors.
  
  

Other requirements 

• Successful completion of USRC training program approved by the Medical Director, including demonstrated competency; this includes successful completion of USRC training course in the theory and practice of hemodialysis within 8 weeks of hire.

• 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. Specific state requirements may be applicable and required.

Are you ready to make a difference? 

At U.S. Renal Care, we're committed to changing the lives of people living with kidney disease. This starts with a workplace where every team member feels supported, valued and is empowered to grow so that you can focus on doing meaningful work, building a lasting career, and making a positive impact on our patients and communities.

Benefit Details

* Medical / Pharmacy 
* Dental 
* Vision 
* Voluntary benefits (corporate paid life insurance and disability insurance)
* 401K with employer match 
* Virtual Care 
* Life Insurance 
* Voluntary Benefits 
* PTO

**Nightingale Program (Tuition program for nursing school!)