Dialysis Care Technician: Hands-On Patient Support

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Life Renal is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist licensed nurses in delivering dialysis care and related treatments.

You will operate dialysis equipment, document treatment notes, respond to emergencies, and help maintain a clean, safe unit. A high school diploma or GED is required; CPR certification is mandatory; color vision testing applies; dialysis certification must be pursued within 12–18 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Dialysis experience preferred but not required.
• Certification: PCT must be certified as hemodialysis technician by a nationally accepted exam within 18 months of hire (PLR prefers within 12 months of hire and will help you obtain this certification).
• Successfully complete CPR Certification.
• Employees must meet the Ishihara colorblindness test as a condition of employment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for assigned patient(s).
• Perform all technical aspects of dialysis procedures for assigned patients as prescribed. Monitor and document dialysis treatment notes in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor and document dialysis treatment notes per policy in electronic medical record.
• Report significant information, change in patient condition, or equipment problems.
• Assist with all emergency operational procedures.
• Initiate basic CPR measures in the event of patient cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest, and respond to emergencies.
• Proficiently operate all dialysis related equipment according to policy and procedure.
• Provide minor troubleshooting when necessary.
• Ensure a clean, safe and sanitary environment in the dialysis facility treatment area.
• Operate all emergency equipment effectively and according to policy and procedure.
• Participate in staff meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in scheduled in-service classes and continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

Communication skills

Dialysis knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Pure Life Renal is seeking a Patient Care Technician to assist licensed nurses in delivering dialysis care and related treatments.

You will operate dialysis equipment, document treatment notes, respond to emergencies, and help maintain a clean, safe unit. A high school diploma or GED is required; CPR certification is mandatory; color vision testing applies; dialysis certification must be pursued within 12–18 months of hire.