PCT Trainee
Satellite Healthcare / WellBound · Austin, TX
- On site
- Full-time
- $40,000 / year
- Austin, TX
Job highlights
- Train to provide direct patient care.
- Learn hemodialysis treatment procedures.
- Monitor patient vitals and equipment.
- Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
- Advance career in kidney disease care.
About the role
Patient Care Technician Trainee
We are seeking a purpose-driven team member dedicated to providing quality care to patients in a safe and professional environment. The Patient Care Technician Trainee (PCT Trainee) will be in training to learn how to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The PCT Trainee will learn how to perform the hemodialysis treatment according to Satellite and the local center's policies and procedures. The care that will be taught will include taking and monitoring patient vital signs, performing blood tests, documenting appropriate patient information, preparing and monitoring dialysis equipment, and cleaning equipment.
What We Expect Of You
You will play a vital role to ensure that we deliver on our Mission to make life better for those with kidney disease and our Vision to be unsurpassed in our individualized experience, our quality, and our compassion. You approach your work with an indisputable sense of greater purpose. Lastly, you are high energy, seek out opportunities to improve the environment for patients and staff, you are goal-oriented, and gain deep satisfaction from building relationships.
What You Will Gain
Relationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team that is as passionate as you in making a difference in others' lives. You will become a servant leader, bringing up your team to provide care that is unsurpassed by others in our industry.
Impact: You will set the tone that enables our patients to live a better life and address their needs holistically. You will make a difference for our patients so that they do dialysis to live instead of living for dialysis.
Growth: You will have formal and informal opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment. You will become a subject-matter expert and have a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
Minimum Qualifications
- Experience: One (1) year of medical experience preferred
- Education: High School Diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent
- License/Certification: Current CPR certification. BONENT/NNCC/NNCO certification is required within 18 months from the hire date. CDPH CHT certification (for CA locations only) is required within 18 months from the hire date.
Benefits
All Full Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * Medical / Pharmacy * Dental * Vision * Voluntary benefits * 401k with employer match * Virtual Care * Life Insurance * Voluntary Benefits * PTO. All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits: * 401k with employer match * PTO.
Key skills/competency
- Patient Care
- Hemodialysis
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Dialysis Equipment
- CPR Certified
- Registered Nurse Supervision
- Medical Experience
- Patient Safety
- Team Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Patient Care Technician
- Trainee
- Hemodialysis
- Nephrology
- Kidney Disease
- Healthcare
- Medical Training
- CPR Certified
- Patient Care
- Vital Signs
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight any medical experience and your commitment to patient care, aligning with Satellite Healthcare's mission.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Emphasize your purpose-driven approach, high energy, and goal-oriented mindset.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your desire to make a difference in patients' lives and your ability to build relationships.
- Showcase your certifications: Mention your current CPR certification and your willingness to obtain BONENT/NNCC/NNCO and CDPH CHT as required.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What specific training is provided for the Patient Care Technician Trainee role at Satellite Healthcare?
- As a Patient Care Technician Trainee at Satellite Healthcare, you will receive comprehensive training to perform hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This includes learning to take and monitor patient vital signs, perform blood tests, document patient information accurately, prepare and monitor dialysis equipment, and maintain equipment cleanliness.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Patient Care Technician Trainee at WellBound?
- The key responsibilities include learning and performing direct patient care, specifically hemodialysis treatments, while adhering to Satellite and local center policies. This involves patient monitoring, equipment management, and maintaining a safe and professional patient environment.
- What is the required certification timeline for BONENT/NNCC/NNCO and CDPH CHT for this role?
- For the Patient Care Technician Trainee position, BONENT/NNCC/NNCO certification is required within 18 months of the hire date. For California locations, CDPH CHT certification is also required within 18 months of the hire date.
- What kind of career growth opportunities can I expect as a PCT Trainee at Satellite Healthcare?
- Satellite Healthcare offers significant growth opportunities for PCT Trainees. You will gain specialized knowledge to become a subject-matter expert in kidney disease care, with ample formal and informal opportunities for professional development and career advancement within the organization.
- How does Satellite Healthcare emphasize patient impact and quality of care in this role?
- Satellite Healthcare focuses on making life better for those with kidney disease. As a PCT Trainee, you will directly contribute to this mission by providing compassionate care, ensuring patients can live better lives and not just live for dialysis. You will set the tone for a holistic approach to patient needs.
- What is the preferred experience for a Patient Care Technician Trainee applicant?
- While not strictly mandatory, one year of medical experience is preferred for applicants seeking the Patient Care Technician Trainee position at Satellite Healthcare / WellBound. This experience can provide a valuable foundation for the training program.