Dialysis Patient Care Technician – Acute Inpatient Support

PIH Health; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking a dialysis patient care technician (PCT) to support patients before, during, and after dialysis under the supervision of an acute inpatient dialysis RN. The role emphasizes direct and non-direct patient care, adherence to infection control, and ensuring equipment quality in a regulated clinical setting.

Required qualifications include a current hemodialysis technician certification, 2+ years of dialysis experience, and a current BLS card.

Qualifications

• Must hold current hemodialysis technician certification.
• Minimum 2+ years of prior dialysis technician experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and non-direct patient care before, during, and after dialysis under RN supervision.
• Assist with maintenance and assurance of machines and equipment per hospital policy.
• Adhere to infection control, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology / infection safety

Clinical education

Patient/family teaching

Education

Hemodialysis technician certification

2+ years dialysis technician experience

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

PIH Health is seeking a dialysis patient care technician (PCT) to support patients before, during, and after dialysis under the supervision of an acute inpatient dialysis RN. The role emphasizes direct and non-direct patient care, adherence to infection control, and ensuring equipment quality in a regulated clinical setting.

Required qualifications include a current hemodialysis technician certification, 2+ years of dialysis experience, and a current BLS card.