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Pros and Cons of Patient Care Technician for hemodialysis
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2021
- Hey yall, here are my pros and cons of working as a patient care technician for hemodialysis. These are my personal opinion…there may be some I left out. But again these are my personal opinion.
Let me know in the comments what you think.
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You’re pretty spot on with your pros and cons! I’ve been doing this for over 18yrs. I’ve been working acutes now for over 4 years and Im the only tech on the floor, it’s run by RNs. I love my nurses because they appreciate me so much, it really makes me feel appreciated! In the chronic clinics, I feel like techs against techs is STRONG, it’s not like that in acute.
Oh wow! Shout out to ACUTES!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I'm about to start as a registered nurse in a clinic and you have made me want to know how to open, close, what needs to be stocked, etc. I want to be the type of person who knows how to do everything just in case anyone needs help haha
Oh wow. I would advise to at least know how to open or close. Both is great because it can help your team but as an RN if yall happen to be short staffed…that’s gonna be ALOT on you. Support your techs as or if they support you and yall will soar as a team.
@@imeboniWhat are the things the Registered Nurse is required to do in the dialysis clinic.
I’m so happy I found your channel, I’ve watched a lot of the other PCT content on CZcams because I like to do extensive research before I do something. I have my interview tomorrow so I’m excited. 😊
Yayyy! How did your interview go?
@@imeboni he said he liked my answers and I should hear back in less then a week. 😊
@@morgynnstedman9777 ok! Yayy!! You got this! Are their topics with the field that you would like me to talk about?
Did you get the job? If so are you still there ?
I am glad you spoke on pay. What kind of benefits is Fresenius offer? I was interview by them, I am wondering.
I haven’t worked for them in a year and a half but they had much better benefits than other companies!
ur so pretty and a fascinatedly trust worthy speaker if that makes any sense lol, subscribeddddd
Lol yes that makes sense
Good morning sis.Hope you dont mind me calling you that. Im a PCA.Iwent back to school to be a CNA in 2020. And completed a course as an Administrative Medical Front Office Assistant 2021. Both at Health Tech of Ga. I honestly need to brush up on my typing and computer skills. I saw the information for DaVita the other day. I'm 53 years young. this job seems to be really hard. I've never stuck anyone with a needle. I thought about learning how to do this. its very intense like you said. I enjoy people, especially the elderly. I used to be a hospice cna a long time ago. Thanks for expelling pros and cons. My mind says yes I want to learn how to do this but I don't know lol. I don't want to think its too hard for me. if it requires heavy repetition of lifting, I. can't do it. Anyway God bless your and your family and work family to stay strong mentally and physically in Jesus' name. The joy of the Lord is your strength. You and your bay partner do a great job. Love you hunny.
There is only heavy lifting when its time to do granuflo because you have to bring the bags up to the tank to dump them. And thats maybe once a week depending on your clinic. I won’t lie and say the job aint hard but it has its rewarding days! I work with women in there 50s & 60s even but that’s because they love what they do..if you feel the job can be to much maybe try being an AA or working as a PATIENT ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE those are more office based and require little to no physical labor! Thanks for the encouragement!❤️
@@imeboni thanks so much for contacting me back. I love to help people. And I try my best to keep a positive attitude no matter what happens.
@@evelynhughes9014 no problem 😉
Hi Evelyn, So glad I saw your post! Just started 3 weeks ago at Davita and I am also 53. I'm not sure if I can or want to handle this job, but I know I can't handle 12-15 hour shifts. So far, so good. I'm curious if you pursued the job?
I enjoyed watching your video! I recently got hired as a hemodialysis tech at Fresenius and I am scared because I am pregnant. I feel like they are going to fire me. Hopefully everything goes well. My first day is march 7!
Pregnant..wow..don’t be scared..if you love people you can work through the hard parts. How was your first day?
how was your experience? Im currently 5 months and thinking about joining.
@@jasmineharris2518 they’ll definitely hire you. after your 36 or 37 week mark, you would just have to tell them that you’re going on maternity leave or you’ll have to ask for a leave of absence. I asked for a leave of absence & i ended up getting 3 months of leave so i returned with the company after my baby was 3 months. If you feel like you’re being treated differently or judged because you’re pregnant, contact HR & they will most definitely help you out and put anyone in their place. I even worked with someone who was also pregnant!
🙏🏾 Congrats on your baby & thanks for sharing this!
I have a interview next week I’m nervous because I’ll be taking a 4 dollar pay cut but hopefully the overtime makes up for it
Why you taking a pay cut
Enjoying your videos. As a nurse thinking about looking into dialysis but the pay seems very low for nurses compared to what I’m doing. I just applied though to Davita so waiting to hear back.
Glad you’re enjoying them. I believe the starting pay is low for anyone whose never done dialysis before but it increases as you gain experience and the competing companies always pay more! It’s great to get in and get your feet wet though!
Current CCHT here of 5 years and I agree 100% girl!!!!
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Yea as a medication aide I make 21.79 but Fresenius wants to pay me 18 I get I’m new to dialysis but I’ve been working in healthcare for 10 years I hope I get the job but I’m staying at my current job
Wow!!! Yea stay where you are. If anything after you get your CCHT negotiate for higher or go to a company that will pay you more…I ended up having to leave to get more monies
Yes got hired with Davita and I’m having an eerie feeling point blank… it’s like I already know I ain’t tryna get up early!
🫢uh oh!!! I understand!!
@@imeboni I just feel like when u have a feeling of negative energy and u haven’t even started then you need to follow your gut and not! I was only interested because of the Rise program for nursing I believe
@@jaewatson227 it was hard for me in a negative environment…so I did leave after a year and attempt billing but I noticed immediately that the floor was where I needed to be!!! It took me leaving so I get it.
It depends on what state you live in according to the pay. NYC and New Jersey pay well.
Very true! I’m in GA…they pay decent but some ppl do have to hop from clinic to clinic.
@shelia-ij1eo I live in Georgia by way of NYC and the pay here in Georgia SH***Y with expensive healthcare. If it wasn't for my husband, I would've been went back to NY .
@ck-ib2xb yea Georgia be tryna nickel & dime you!! It’s annoying but I’ve learned to play the game they try to play!
Thank You so much! Just started 3 weeks ago as PCT and trying to determine if it's what I want to do! Since you're so good at responding to questions, lol. I was wondering if you've heard of anyone working 4 10hr shifts? I'm hoping they'll work with me on that after my training. I don't have the stamina or mental power to work the 12-15 hours shifts. Also, how long have you been a PCT? Thank You again!😊
Heyyyyy 👋🏽, from my experience and talking with others, they start you off with 4- 12-15hour shifts. It definitely get exhausting and tiring real quick! I have been a PCT in for about 4 years. I did leave the floor due to burn out an just not knowing if this was for me..but I came back! If anything you can ask them if you can just do 3 days a week and see what they say.
@@imeboni Thank You!
No problem 🥰 Ask me anything!
@@imeboni Thanks! You're so sweet!
@@imeboni i love this reply because im planning to work 3 days a week as well and i want night shifts cuz i have a disabilty and i have a son with no babysitter but his dad is home at night so it will be a relief for me. Thanks for the idea🙏🏼
Is frensenius paying for your school? And what did you wear on your first day to training should I wear professional since I’m in the classroom setting or scrubs?
Hi there, they aren’t because I have yet to figure out the portal thingy that my manager has to sign. Working on that! But I do get financial aid. The very first day of training I wore casual dress up type clothes. But I did see others who wore scrubs.When I first started I didn’t have any scrubs until they gave me the company scrubs. Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes!
can you pls tell me the study material s?
I mainly used the CCHT prep app. I believe it’s 10.99 but it was worth it because it helped me get used to how questions were answered.
How much is per diem pct at a hospital or atleast starting pay
I have never worked in a hospital so I wouldn’t know.
Would u do pct over being a cna?
Yesss, I would do PCT over CNA. Depending on where you work you will be able to do more things as a PCT vs CNA. But both work under the nurses license. Great question!!!
My brother recently died from kidneys failure
Hello, my condolences for your loss!🙏🏾 Praying you and your family strength and peace of mind.
@@imeboni thank you
No problem
If you mention the name and the good things about your company, they need to pay you advertising fees or just work as a recruiter.
This video is a few years ago but you dog on right they do need to pay me! In my last year and this year I do mention names of companies but not who I work for. Thanks 😊
Can you wear short nails? Do they hire you without the ccht and you could work it during or you have to have it to work ?
By policy your nails have to be short and clean but I have seen ppl with all kinds of nail lengths, colors, and designs🤷🏽♀️
Hey, I just got interviewed by Fresenius for pct. I have my pct certificate from a school I went to, do I have to be state certified ex: NHA certified to get hired? Please reply
Hi Jallah Konneh, you do not have to be state certified when you get hired. Fresenius will train you “their way” and you have 18mths to get certified. They will also pay for your certification.
So glad I found your chanel. Can you choose your own schedule? Cause I will be going to school from 8am to 12
Heyyy I’m glad you found me too! Yes and No for choosing your own schedule. Yes, if you have a manager that will be willing and able to work with your school schedule. But no if they are not! I usually don’t do morning appointments on days I work and can work 3 to 6 days a week. The normal for when you get hired is 4 days a week. Unless its a clinic that open 3 days like mine.
You are right on everything you are saying I looked at a couple of your videos but I'mma tell you something my kidney failure started when I was six years old I had to go on the kidney dialysis machine at 11 years old I had 70 surgeries in my lifetime at 12 years old I left children hospital and went to a grown-up Clinic I'm 40 years old now I'm still on it to this day I only got kidney failure that's it I grew up in that clinic I will never ever let that machine beat me I'm always beat it I put my own self on the machine people look at me and say it look like I'm not on the machine but I tell them is 32 years in for me I'm not going nowhere God got me that's what I believe in but I looked at your other videos you are right on everything you talkin about I have had relationships with nurses and technicians
Where you from what Clinic do you work at I'm in st. Louis
@@brandonfrazier1370 Wow! Praise God you alive to tell your story today!! Is there anything you would want techs or nurses to know as it pertains to your care?? I would love to do a live with you one day.
@@brandonfrazier1370 I’m in Georgia
I just got a job offer as a PCT and im terrified.. ive always struggled with classwork/testing so the idea of taking a certification exam has me so scared and intimidated.. Can you give me some tips/info to make it a little easier?
You will take a company test that will be pretty similar to the certification. Focus on the company exam, it will be information from your hands on training. I used to deal badly with test anxiety so I understand. Also take notes during your “in class” trainings and on the floor training. I write down a lot in the beginning before getting my hands involved to take step by step notes.
How much do you get paid as a patient care tech?
Depends on the country or state. I started at 14ish in 2018
Do you get overtime plus bonuses?
Hi, I get overtime if I work over 40 hours but haven’t seen any bonuses. Most companies do them at the end of the year.
what shoes do you recommend? i start soon :)
So far these have helped me: New Balance Cush & Hoka.
I have previous leg injuries so I can’t do every shoe…I have tried Cloves-HORRIBLE, Brooks-RAN THROUGH THEM, Cloaks-NOPE, Puma-lasted a loonnngggg time.
It’s honestly trial and error but the first two are the best!!
do you suggest someone hard of hearing do pct work ?
No. Because if there is any emergency you will be late and it’ll be too late 😬
@@imeboni ok and thank you
I’m trying to get into Davita. I’m in Florida. I’m not PCT or CNA certified. I have done home health aid many years ago in another state. I have worked customer service/support for various healthcare or health care related call centers for several years.
You don’t have to be certified. They train on the job. Try Fresenius too and other dialysis companies. You never know which company or manager will take you with no experience. Doesn’t hurt to try🙌🏽🤷🏽♀️
@@imeboni Thank you 😊 I will be applying.
How many days a week do PTC WORK a week
3 to 4 days a week but I have worked many 5 days a week(willingly)
@@imebonidid you get to study at work? How did you work 5 days a week and get school work done?
@NaturallyShari I didn’t 🤦🏽♀️. I still need to complete school so I took a break while I get my finances up and it’s really hard when I’m tired but I don’t work 5 days all the time. I work 3 or 4.
I wonder if I could do this part time
You can if there is a Monday Wednesday Friday clinic.
@@imeboni got a interview tomorrow!
@@jeremywheeler8417 yayyyy with which company?
@@imeboni Davita kidney care. They're actually looking for a full-time person, but I'm going to try to get a part-time position. I also want to go to school to get my phlebotomy certificate at the same time. Who knows from there.... Maybe travel the world as a part time phlebotomist. 😂
Go for it! If you let them know you’re in school that will help with going PT instead of FT.
What is the training paid hour
Pay depends on your position and dialysis experience
Are you still working in dialysis?
Yes mam. I am
Im into my 2nd week 😭
Are you ok??
@@imeboni Finished my training. This is the last day of my first week flying solo. I'm still alive.
@@Fornwith ooooo 😮💨YOU BETTA LIVE!!!! 🙌🏽
I am starting next week. I am praying 🙏
@@catriciaplaisir5146 I'm 6 months in so far still going. Timing can be challenging, but you can do it. Go for it.
They have night shifts too don’t they
Night shifts would be like 3rd shift for hemodialysis which would make the day look like 4:45am to 9pm. Acute which is in the hospital can be all day or night shift.
Stank feet pretty young lady lol appreciate u just messing with you
Well hey to you too lol