Dialysis Patient Care Technician

American Kidney Center of Madison (AKC) is looking for energetic, patient and team focused Patient Care Technicians to join our unit!

• Assumes responsibility and utilizes opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable dialysis treatments
• Our PCTs care for multiple patients
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.
• Building long-term relationships with your patients in end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times / week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent.

Health care experience a plus including : BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Certification required 18 months from hire date

Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need

Must be comfortable working around blood and needles

Successful completion of on-site 12 week training in theory and practice of hemodialysis

Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 10+ hours)

Valid driver’s license and insurance

Computer knowledge desirable

CPR Certified - may complete during training

Drug screen and background check required for employment

_ American Kidney Center of Madison offers competitive pay and benefit package including 401K PLUS an amazing team to work with! _

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bereavement

Medical Specialty :

Hemodialysis

Direct Patient care

Schedule :

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

All shifts start at 5 am - Mon,Wed,Fri 5am to 330pm; Tue,Th,Sa 5am to 1200pm (every other Saturday required)

Education :

High school or G.E.D. (required)

Experience :

Dialysis : 1 year (Preferred not required)

License / Certification :

CCHT (preferred / not required)

CPR Certification (Preferred / complete during training)

Work Location :

One location

Work Remotely :

No