Dialysis Patient Care Technician - CCHT is Required
Company: U.S. Renal Care
Location: Elgin
Posted on: July 1, 2025
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Job Description:
How you will change lives As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at
US 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 (RN) or Charge Nurse (CN) 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 stats before
and after treatment, initiating treatment, monitoring patients
during treatment, terminating 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 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 - CCHT IS REQUIRED 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. Must be comfortable mixing acids
and bicarbonate according to protocol. Ability to distinguish all
primary colors. Full Time Benefits Medical / Pharmacy Dental Vision
Voluntary benefits 401k with employer match Virtual Care Life
Insurance Voluntary Benefits PTO 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? We're
here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape
the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead. If you
desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a
fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at
U.S. Renal Care! Are you with US? Apply today!
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