Dialysis Patient Care Tech — Local 13-Week Contract

Manpower, Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Manpower, Inc. in Missoula, MT is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Tech for a local 13-week contract. You will provide direct patient care during hemodialysis under RN supervision, including vital signs, vascular access checks, and treatment documentation.

Responsibilities include machine setup, safety checks, patient education, infection control, and collaboration with the dialysis team. Competitive hourly pay and a local assignment offering hands-on clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year Dialysis Patient Care Technician experience within the last 2 years.
• Must meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within required timelines.
• All required state licensure, education, and training.
• Experience providing direct patient care in a dialysis setting.
• Knowledge of hemodialysis equipment, vascular access care, and dialysis treatment procedures.
• Strong patient care, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service, safety, and quality patient care.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary dialysis care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care during dialysis under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Welcome patients and assess their well-being prior to treatment.
• Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and patient assessments.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and cannulation as permitted by state regulations.
• Administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue hemodialysis treatments according to prescribed orders.
• Monitor patient response during treatment and report changes to RN or supervisor.
• Perform machine safety checks and ensure all dialysis equipment functions properly.
• Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming, including ultrafiltration goals and treatment parameters.
• Perform vascular access monitoring throughout treatment and document findings.
• Obtain prescribed laboratory specimens and prepare samples according to laboratory requirements.
• Accurately document patient treatment information in designated clinical systems.
• Assist with patient education regarding dialysis treatments, vascular access care, and disease management.
• Support infection prevention and control practices throughout the facility.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis equipment, treatment areas, and patient stations between treatments.
• Assist with CQI and QEP initiatives.
• Support transitional care dialysis patients and reinforce education regarding treatment options and home dialysis programs.
• Assist with inventory management, supply organization, and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment.
• Assist with training and orientation activities for patient care staff as assigned.

Job description

Manpower, Inc. in Missoula, MT is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Tech for a local 13-week contract. You will provide direct patient care during hemodialysis under RN supervision, including vital signs, vascular access checks, and treatment documentation.

Responsibilities include machine setup, safety checks, patient education, infection control, and collaboration with the dialysis team. Competitive hourly pay and a local assignment offering hands-on clinical experience.