Dialysis Patient Care Technician

MEP Health; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in California is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician Floater to provide compassionate, patient-centered support across multiple clinic locations. You will prepare, test, and set up dialysis machines and treatment stations, and assist with patient intake including vital signs and basic assessments.

You will cannulate vascular access, initiate hemodialysis treatments, monitor patients during sessions, and report changes to the RN.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical focus and ability to provide safe, compassionate care.
• Sound knowledge of hemodialysis procedures, monitoring, and documentation.
• Ability to follow infection control protocols and safety procedures.
• Effective communication and teamwork with nursing and medical staff.
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis equipment, ensuring accurate machine setup and testing.
• Perform patient intake and monitor initial clinical status.
• Cannulate vascular access and initiate hemodialysis treatments.
• Monitor patients during treatment and address changing needs promptly.
• Report any patient condition changes immediately to the RN.
• Maintain strict infection control and patient safety standards.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Hemodialysis procedures

Vital signs monitoring

Infection control

Team communication

Continuous learning

Job description

Dialysis Patient Care Technician Floater

Provide compassionate, patient-centered dialysis support for individuals with chronic kidney disease across multiple clinic locations. Prepare, test, and set up dialysis machines and treatment stations, and complete patient intake activities including vital signs collection and basic assessments.

Key Duties

• Prepare dialysis equipment, ensuring accurate machine setup and testing
• Perform patient intake and monitor initial clinical status
• Cannulate vascular access and initiate hemodialysis treatments
• Monitor patients during treatment and address changing needs promptly
• Report any patient condition changes immediately to the RN
• Maintain strict infection control and patient safety standards
• Complete accurate documentation and collaborate with RNs, nephrologists, and the care team

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong clinical focus and ability to provide safe, compassionate care
• Sound knowledge of hemodialysis procedures, monitoring, and documentation
• Ability to follow infection control protocols and safety procedures
• Effective communication and teamwork with nursing and medical staff
• Commitment to continuous learning and quality improvement