Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Growth & Training

Centers Dialysis Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Dialysis Care in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support dialysis procedures at multiple centers. You will assist with machine setup, priming circuits, and monitoring patients’ vital signs and weights during dialysis sessions.

The role requires strong attention to infection control and the ability to report issues to the charge nurse promptly. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, plus Hemodialysis and CPR-BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with relevant certifications.
• Hemodialysis certification and CPR-BLS are required.
• Experience in a dialysis setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis machines and prime extracorporeal circuits.
• Obtain vital signs and pre-dialysis weights; calculate fluid removal.
• Monitor intradialytic parameters and report abnormalities to charge nurse.
• Initiate, monitor and terminate hemodialysis per unit protocol.
• Perform venipunctures for access and blood samples; operate centrifuge.
• Ensure infection control and proper handling of biohazardous waste.

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Dialysis procedures

Venipuncture

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Hemodialysis Certification

CPR - BLS Certification

Tools

Centrifuge operation

Dialysis machine troubleshooting

Job description

Centers Dialysis Care in Brooklyn, NY seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support dialysis procedures at multiple centers. You will assist with machine setup, priming circuits, and monitoring patients’ vital signs and weights during dialysis sessions.

The role requires strong attention to infection control and the ability to report issues to the charge nurse promptly. Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma or GED, plus Hemodialysis and CPR-BLS certifications.