Dialysis Patient Care Technician - MWF

City of Lincoln; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) package

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Certification & Professional Membersh 

Misc. benefits

Job summary

Dialyze Direct is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician in Coopersburg, PA. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and CCHT/CHT certification, with optional DT certification in some states.

You will prepare dialysis machines, initiate and terminate treatments, monitor patient data, and support the care team with compassionate, professional service. Schedule is Full Time, Day shift (Monday, Wednesday, Friday).

Qualifications

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
• CCHT or CHT certification required; DT certification required in some states.
• BLS certification (ARC or AHA) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up dialysis machines prior to treatment sessions.
• Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments per policies and procedures with vascular access as applicable.
• Monitor and document patient treatment data in medical records.
• Reinforce training and educational content from the healthcare team.
• Assist with hemodialysis under RN supervision following quality control procedures.
• Provide compassionate, professional patient care and obtain informed consent as required.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team and perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Lifting capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CCHT or CHT certification

Dialysis Technician (DT) certification

BLS certification (ARC or AHA)

Job description

• Location Coopersburg, PA, 18036,United States
• Job Category State: PA
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree High school
• Travel 25%
• Manage Others No

At Dialyze Direct, our mission is to improve patients’ lives through gentler, more frequent dialysis care. Our ideal technician focuses on providing the best quality care and outcomes possible for our patients. If you thrive in an environment that draws on your quick, independent, critical-thinking skills and then Dialyze Direct may be for you. Find out what it means to Dare to Care Differently!

Schedule

• Full Time (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
• Day shift only

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up dialysis machines prior to treatment sessions.
• Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures, which may include:
  • Accessing temporary vascular access
  • Cannulating permanent vascular access
  • Administering anticoagulants, topical anesthetics, or normal saline (as permitted by local regulations)
• Monitor and accurately document patient treatment data in the medical record.
• Reinforce training and educational content as provided by other healthcare team members.
• Adhere to approved quality control procedures when assisting with hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Provide patient care with compassion, professionalism, and without discrimination.
• Ensure that informed consent is obtained and properly documented prior to initiating procedures.
• Collaborate and assist other healthcare team members as needed or requested .
• Perform other related duties as assigned or directed by supervisory staff.

Requirements

• Must hold a valid CCHT or CHT certification
• In the states of Ohio, Maryland, and Kentucky, a valid Dialysis Technician (DT) certification is also required in addition to the CCHT/CHT
• BLS certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association required); and
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required
• This is a safety sensitive position

Depending on your job status, you may be eligible for the following benefits:

• 401(k) package
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Certification & Professional Membership Reimbursement

Compensation

• Compensation offers are based on education, experience, skills, and geographic region.