U.S. Renal Care·Watervliet, Michigan
As a Patient Care Technician, you will provide direct care to patients undergoing dialysis treatment, including monitoring their condition and collecting necessary samples. You will also ensure the safety and quality of the treatment process by preparing and maintaining dialysis machines.
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.
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.
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!
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Candidates must be high school graduates or equivalent and have a desire to work in healthcare. Previous experience in healthcare settings, particularly in dialysis or phlebotomy, is preferred, along with the ability to complete required training and certifications.
Market context
In Michigan, dialysis patient care technician roles are typically tied to ongoing outpatient and hospital-based kidney care needs, so openings can appear regularly as clinics staff for patient volume and coverage. These jobs are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with dialysis, phlebotomy, or CNA experience and expect quick completion of PCT and CPR certifications. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your certification timeline and highlight any direct patient-care experience in your application.
