Patient Care Technician

Centers Dialysis Care; Village of Airmont (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Centers Dialysis Care seeks a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our Airmont, NY dialysis centers. You will prepare dialysis machines, monitor patients, and assist with execution of hemodialysis according to unit protocol.

The role emphasizes infection control, emergency readiness, and teamwork in a supportive, patient-centered environment. We offer training and opportunities within a locally managed network.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited High School or GED.
• Hemodialysis Certification required.
• CPR-BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis machines and priming of extracorporeal circuit.
• Monitor vital signs and weights; report abnormalities to charge nurse.
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis per unit protocol.
• Ensure infection control and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs

Infection Control

Emergency Procedures

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Hemodialysis Certification

CPR-BLS Certification

Tools

Centrifuge

Dialysis Machine

Job description

Centers Dialysis Care is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for our dialysis centers in Airmont NY.

Come work at Centers Dialysis Care, a high-level network of dialysis facilities located in Brooklyn, Bronx. and Rockland County. We are seeking to hire experienced Patient Care Technicians as well as train Patient Care Technician interested in the exciting field of dialysis care. We are waiting eagerly to hear from you!

Are you a hard-working professional who is looking to work in a warm environment where employees are appreciated and rewarded for their dedication and hard work? Are you tired of the large corporate dialysis chains, their endless red tape, and where no one understands you? Centers Dialysis Care facilities are managed by local professionals who are at the facility and get what you need!

DUTIES:

• Preparation of dialysis machine
• Priming extracorporeal circuit
• Performing pre-dialysis task
  • Obtaining vital signs
  • Obtaining pre-dialysis weights
  • Calculate fluid removal based on estimated dry weight
• Reports any abnormalities of vital signs and weights to charge nurse
• Initiates, monitor and terminate the hemodialysis procedure as per unit protocol
• Initiate, monitor, and terminate the hemodialysis procedure utilizing the A-V Fistula, A-V Graft as per unit protocol.
• Will report any unusual presenting symptoms or untoward effects of treatment to the charge nurse.
• Intradiaytic monitoring of patients with permcaths
• Document admission, intradialytic monitoring and post dialysis observations on flow sheet
• Administer bolus of normal saline in response to hypotension or cramps and inform charge nurse
• Performs venipunctures to obtain access for dialysis via AVG/AVF and for blood samples.
• Understands and is able to operate the centrifuge machine
• Prepares blood samples for transportation to the laboratory
• Is able to trouble shoot individual dialysis machines
• Capable of checking the conductivity, temperature and PH of the dialysate
• Capable of checking for residual Sodium Hypochlorite.
• Capable of checking the water system for Chlorine/Chloramine
• Disinfection of Hemodialysis Machine
• Monitor the water system as per established guidelines and parameters, document on log sheet and report any deviations to the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager and Chief Technician.
• Ensuring the enforcement of all policies and procedures including patient’s bill of rights
• Proper handling and storage of bio-hazardous waste and chemical
• Have knowledge of emergency procedures. Able to function in an emergency situation under the direction of the person in charge:
  • Understand CPR protocols, and can assist during an emergency situation
  • Communicate information regarding the patient’s condition to the MD, and RN
• Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Adheres to infection control standard of practice

REQUIREMENTS:

• This position requires graduation from an accredited High School or a Graduate Equivalence Diploma; Hemodialysis Certification. CPR- BLS Certification

LOCATIONS:

Airmont, NY

ABOUT US:

With five centers, located throughout the Tri-State Area, Centers Health Dialysis' facilities have been providing quality care for over 13 years to our dialysis community. Our focus is on providing the ultimate patient care experience in outpatient dialysis facilities located both onsite and offsite of skilled nursing facilities. We are proud to share that we are independently and locally owned with stellar on-site management giving our facilities the individualized touch often missing from other large organizations.

Centers Dialysis Care is a part of Centers Health, a fully integrated post-acute care continuum offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing services in more than 45 locations covering four states. At Centers Health and Centers Health Dialysis, we are well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages, and more.