Job Location : Brandon,MS, USA
This is a job for a Patient Care Technician - PCT with a company located in the Brandon, MS area.Responsibilities: Direct Patient Care. 1:1 patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. PCTs care for 4 patients at a time. Technician Duties. Monitor patients before, during, after dialysis treatment. Measure and record stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Continuous Improvement. Constantly look for ways to improve processes for patients and teammates, as we aim to build the greatest health care community the world has ever seen. Building long-term relationships. * * ESRD patients require dialysis treatment on average 3 times/week. Educate patients on kidney disease. Team. Work with technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school or GED program. Must be comfortable working around blood and needles. Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb. Must be comfortable assisting with stockroom responsibilities. Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients. Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veteran/other individuals with disabilities/Sexual orientation/gender identity.