Dialysis Technician - Patient Care & Hemodialysis Support

Wmchealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wmchealth seeks a patient care technician to perform and deliver patient care activities and related non-professional services for the chronic hemodialysis patient under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. This role involves monitoring during treatment, ensuring safety, participating in care plans, and acting as a patient advocate while maintaining infection control in the dialysis unit.

A high school diploma and BLS are required, with certification through the National Dialysis

Qualifications

• Experience preferred: minimum 1 year hospital or dialysis experience.
• Minimum high school diploma required.
• BLS certification; must obtain National Dialysis Technician certification within 18 months.
• Completion of hospital basic clinical patient care technician program and probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, monitors patient throughout treatment and terminates hemodialysis treatments.
• Ensures patient safety and responds to emergencies; notifies RN immediately.
• Performs and documents ongoing care of the Dialysis patient and assists with care plans.
• Participates in patient/family conferences as a patient advocate.
• Assists with data collection and monitoring for quality initiatives.
• Provides feedback to RN/LPN based on patient observations.
• Addresses cultural practices within safe medical care.
• Supports duties of dialysis machine technicians and PCTs.
• Maintains infection control in the Dialysis unit and acts as a preceptor for new staff.

Skills

Customer relations

Patient communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Wmchealth seeks a patient care technician to perform and deliver patient care activities and related non-professional services for the chronic hemodialysis patient under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse. This role involves monitoring during treatment, ensuring safety, participating in care plans, and acting as a patient advocate while maintaining infection control in the dialysis unit.

A high school diploma and BLS are required, with certification through the National Dialysis