Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Excelsior Care Group; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rochelle Park, NJ is seeking a skilled Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dialysis team. The ideal candidate is CCHT-certified, CPR-certified, and has dialysis experience to support patients during hemodialysis treatments.

You will prepare dialysis equipment, monitor treatment data, ensure safety, and document in the EMR. This full-time role requires teamwork with nurses and the clinical staff to maintain high-quality care in a SNF

Qualifications

• Current CCHT certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Previous dialysis experience required.
• Nursing home or SNF experience preferred.
• Chronic hemodialysis experience preferred.
• Knowledge of dialysis machine prep, circuit priming, dialysate monitoring, bicarbonate handling, and water testing.
• Ability to report abnormal findings promptly.
• Familiarity with EMR documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
• Prime the extracorporeal blood circuit and prepare equipment.
• Record pre- and post-dialysis data including vitals.
• Monitor patients and report abnormalities to nursing staff.
• Check dialysate conductivity, temperature, and pH.
• Disinfect bicarbonate tanks and hemodialysis machines per guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe dialysis treatment area.
• Document treatment information in the EMR.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Infection control awareness

Education

CCHT certification

CPR certification

Tools

EMR system

Dialysis machines

Job description

Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Facility: Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Position: Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Shift: Full-Time
Pay: $25-$27 per hour

Make a Difference in Dialysis Care

Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a skilled and dependable Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dialysis team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CCHT-certified dialysis professional who takes pride in providing safe, high-quality care and supporting patients throughout their hemodialysis treatments.

The Dialysis PCT will work closely with nurses and the clinical team to prepare dialysis equipment, monitor treatment-related data, maintain dialysis safety standards, and ensure equipment and the dialysis environment meet established protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and set up hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.

• Prime the extracorporeal blood circuit and prepare dialysis equipment according to established procedures.

• Obtain and accurately record pre- and post-dialysis treatment data, including vital signs and treatment information.

• Monitor patients during treatment and promptly report any abnormalities or changes to the nursing staff.

• Check dialysate conductivity, temperature, and pH according to facility protocols.

• Mix and safely transfer bicarbonate as required for dialysis treatments.

• Test the dialysis water system for chlorine and chloramine levels.

• Perform disinfection of bicarbonate tanks and hemodialysis machines according to infection-control and manufacturer guidelines.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dialysis treatment area.

• Follow all infection prevention, dialysis safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.

• Assist the dialysis nursing team with patient care and treatment needs.

• Accurately document treatment information in the appropriate EMR system.

• Maintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety throughout the dialysis process.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Current CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) certification required.

• Current CPR certification required.

• Previous dialysis experience required.

• Nursing home or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience preferred.

• Experience with chronic hemodialysis patients preferred.

• Knowledge of dialysis machine preparation, extracorporeal circuit priming, dialysate monitoring, bicarbonate handling, and dialysis water testing.

• Ability to recognize and promptly report abnormal patient or treatment findings.

• Familiarity with EMR documentation.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to dialysis safety and infection control.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Why Join Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

We offer a supportive environment where your dialysis expertise and patient-care skills are valued.

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