Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) - PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Facility: Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Position: Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Shift: PRN
Pay: $26–$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.

• High school diploma or equivalent 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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