Patient Care Technician - PCT
Core
Provide direct, hands-on care and operate dialysis equipment for patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in an outpatient clinic setting.
Role type
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Builds
Life-sustaining dialysis treatments for ESRD patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nephrology / Dialysis
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vital signs monitoring, dialysis machine operation and sanitation, patient education, clinical safety protocol adherence, physical stamina for extended shifts
Preferred skills
CNA, Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), or Phlebotomist certification
Responsibilities
Welcome patients and record vital signs, assemble and sanitize dialysis machines, educate patients on kidney health and treatment routines, partner with RNs and other clinical staff
Seniority
Entry-level with paid training provided