Dialysis Patient Care Technician, Acute Dialysis, Full time, 6am-6:30pm

PIH Health Hospital; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a dialysis patient care technician to support patients during their dialysis treatments. This role involves providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse while ensuring adherence to safety and quality protocols. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications and demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Certification as hemodialysis technician required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Experience in acute care preferred, along with prior dialysis technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients receiving dialysis before, during and after treatment.
• Assist in quality assurance for dialysis machines and equipment.

Skills

Written and verbal communications

Interpersonal skills

Basic organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Infection control and safety practices

Clinical education related to specialty

Principles of patient/family teaching

Education

Current hemodialysis technician certification

Current Basic Life Support Card

Job description

The dialysis patient care technician (PCT) will provide care for the patient receiving dialysis, before, during and after the dialysis treatment, under the direct supervision and delegation of the acute inpatient dialysis Registered Nurse (RN). The dialysis PCT will provide direct and non-direct patient care, under their scope of practice, as deemed necessary by the acute inpatient dialysis RN. In addition, the dialysis PCT will provide quality assurance for machines and equipment in compliance with hospital policy and federal regulations.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Written and verbal communications, interpersonal skills.
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, infection control and safety practices.
• Clinical education related to specialty.
• Principles of patient/family teaching.

Required Experience

Required:

• Current hemodialysis technician certification
• Current Basic Life Support Card

Preferred:

• Acute care experience
• Prior experience as a dialysis technician

Address
12401 Washington Blvd.

Salary
21.00-33.78

Shift
Variable

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Zip Code
90602