PRN Patient Care Technician Inpatient

As a leading provider of outcomes-driven care for individuals and communities living with chronic conditions, Somatus is helping patients across the country enjoy More Healthy Days at Home.  

Care at Somatus goes beyond treatment. Through a whole‑person approach, we deliver outcomes‑driven integrated care and show up #SomatusStrong for our patients and teammates. We partner closely with health plans, health systems, and provider groups to support patients with, or at risk of developing, cardio, kidney, metabolic, or other chronic conditions.  

We hire the brightest and boldest — talent driven by purpose and impact. Since our founding in 2016, our growth trajectory isn’t just a milestone — it’s a signal. Our leadership values culture and leads with intention as we remain dedicated to driving clinical excellence.   

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The PRN Patient Care Technician performs patient care and relative tasks under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse or a Licensed Practical Nurse.

• Provides a safe quiet comfortable environment for patient, visitors, and other employees.
• Demonstrates accountability for job responsibility and functions which include preparing dialysis machines and supplies for patient treatments.
• Provides direct quality care and service to patients prior to, during, and after dialysis treatment under the direction of the Facility Manager or Charge Nurse.
• Demonstrates an effort and the ability to be an effective member of the team and assists as needed in the facility.

Competencies:

• Works and communicates well in a team environment.
• Displays ethical conduct at all times toward patients, families, and co-workers.
• Completes training as required and demonstrates professional effectiveness and positive demeanor.
• Maintains a customer/client focus.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is standing most of the shift. Requires frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of patients and moving equipment.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Qualifications: 

• Certified Dialysis Technician (CCHT) highly preferred
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of experience in Dialysis as a PCT