Dialysis Hospital Services Patient Care Tech (CCHT)

Dialysis Clinic; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,373 - 42,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic in New York is looking for a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join our team. This full-time position involves providing care to patients with end-stage renal disease, working closely with hospital staff throughout the dialysis treatment process.

Successful candidates will have a CCHT Certification and at least 6 months of dialysis experience. We offer competitive pay ranging from $23.50 to $31.00 per hour, paid training, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Previous healthcare experience is required.
• Must have at least 6 months of dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in infection control and patient education activities.
• Guide new patients through the 120-day education plan.
• Monitor patients during dialysis and document any changes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Desire to collaborate with care teams

Ability to problem solve

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCHT Certification

At least 6 months dialysis experience

Previous Healthcare experience

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top‑n ot patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a positive, mission‑driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver‑to‑patient ratio than other providers.

The Dialysis Hospital Services Patient Care Technician, (CCHT) provides care to patients with end‑stage renal disease, supporting hospital staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. Our PCTs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in ensuring safe care and the highest quality outcomes for every patient. This position is part of our Richmond University Medical Center Hospital Services.

Schedule: Full‑time, five 8 1/2‑hour shifts, starting at 6am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Compensation: Pay range from $23.50‑$31.00 per hour, depending on healthcare and dialysis experience, must have dialysis experience

Benefits

• Paid 12‑week training with preceptor
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long‑term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Actively participate in infection control, risk management and patient education activities
• Guide new patients through 120‑day education plan
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment
• Role under RN supervision
• Set up and break down dialysis blood system for treatment
• Insert and remove patient access needles
• Monitor patients during dialysis, document changes and inform charge nurse of any concerns
• Calculate patient’s weight loss to reach dry weight
• Determine patient care priorities and organize work load accordingly
• Maintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights
• Maintain and track inventory
• Perform laboratory work

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have CCHT Certification
• At least 6 months dialysis experience is required.
• Previous Healthcare experience required.

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.