Patient Care Technicians - Dialysis Tech

Cynet Health; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking experienced Dialysis Technicians to support dialysis units for a 13-week engagement. Responsibilities include initiating and discontinuing treatments, monitoring patients, and ensuring strict infection control alongside the Biomedical Team.

Candidates must hold a current dialysis certification and CPR/BLS. The role demands professional conduct, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with Registered Nurses during procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of dialysis experience.
• Current dialysis technician certification is required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Initiate and discontinue dialysis treatments.
• Monitor patients throughout treatments and document data.
• Maintain equipment and infection prevention protocols.
• Perform water/dialysate quality checks and safety procedures.

Skills

Dialysis care

Infection control

Patient monitoring

Education

Dialysis Technician Certification

Tools

Dialysis equipment

Job description

Patient Care Technicians - Dialysis Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Dialysis Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 36

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Required Dialysis Technician Certification

Certifications: CPR/BLS

Must-Have:

Current dialysis certificationCPR/BLS certification

Description:We are seeking experienced Dialysis Technicians.The candidates must have current dialysis certification and CPR/BLS.Provides specialized direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.Initiates and discontinues dialysis treatments while monitoring patients throughout treatments.Maintains a professional manner, appearance, and behavior.Must maintain certification as Dialysis Technician and provide direct patient care in the dialysis setting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Possesses technical knowledge and ability to maintain dialysis equipment in conjunction with the Biomedical Team.Understands and applies infection prevention protocols for dialysis biomedical equipment.Performs daily and intermittent water room checks and ensures compliance with applicable regulations.Performs monthly water room disinfection or as required based on testing results and parameters.Records equipment status, repair, and other regulatory documentation.Reads and comprehends complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos.Effectively presents information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, patients, significant others, and other employees.Interviews patients and collects patient assessment data, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' treatment records.Sets up patient stations, including chair, supplies, and machine pre-treatment, and enters data into machines.Takes down and cleans machines post-treatment.Cannulates patient access and removes needles when treatment is complete.Initiates and performs treatments and collects lab specimens, preparing heparin for catheter flush.Performs dialysis catheter care and accesses, flushes, and heparinizes catheters.Conducts water, dialysate, and machine safety checks.Performs collection of LAL, water, and dialysate for testing.Inventories and orders medical supplies.Performs vascular access monitoring and data collection.Participates in department performance improvement, education and training, and collection of lab specimens.