Dialysis Patient Care Technician — Hands-On Patient Support

Centers Dialysis Care; Village of Airmont (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Dialysis Care in Airmont, NY is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dialysis centers. The role involves assisting with dialysis procedures, monitoring vital signs, preparing machines, and ensuring patient comfort and safety under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Hemodialysis certification, and CPR-BLS. Experience with intradialytic monitoring and venipuncture is a plus; training is available for qualified

Qualifications

• Diploma or GED plus Hemodialysis Certification and CPR-BLS are required.
• Experience with intradialytic monitoring and venipuncture is preferred.
• Training available for qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis machine and priming of extracorporeal circuit.
• Monitor patient vital signs and weight; adjust fluid removal per unit protocol.
• Report abnormalities to charge nurse and assist during dialysis sessions.
• Document observations and maintain infection control standards.
• Assist with patient transport and specimen collection as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Venipuncture

Intradialytic monitoring

Dialysis machine troubleshooting

Infection control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Hemodialysis Certification

CPR-BLS Certification

Job description

Centers Dialysis Care in Airmont, NY is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dialysis centers. The role involves assisting with dialysis procedures, monitoring vital signs, preparing machines, and ensuring patient comfort and safety under the supervision of a charge nurse.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, Hemodialysis certification, and CPR-BLS. Experience with intradialytic monitoring and venipuncture is a plus; training is available for qualified