Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Elevate Care Waukegan - Waukegan, IL 60085

Overview

Salary Range $20.00 - $31.00 Hourly

Description

Why Work at Concerto? What is in it for you?

• Three (3) day work week
• Competitive pay
• 5:1 Ratio or less
• Clinical/Corporate Career Advancement
• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits
• Pet Insurance
• 401k match of 50% up to 6% of salary
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Discounts through Nectar
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program

Who Are We?

Concerto Renal Services is an industry leader in sub-acute hemodialysis within a skilled nursing facility and/or long-term care facility. We are a rapidly expanding business with a simple mission: reimagining dialysis care, one community at a time. Our model focuses on ensuring those with end-stage renal disease receive the best possible care through a more convenient, centralized, continuous care model.

Why is this Role Essential?

Concerto is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join its team! The Dialysis Technician functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients. Works under the supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with Concerto's policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set for by state and federal agencies.

What Will You Do?

1. Direct Patient Care Provides hands-on care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, including initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments per prescribed orders
2. Vital Signs & Monitoring Obtains and documents pre- and post-treatment vitals, weight, and vascular access assessments, reporting any unusual findings to the nurse.
3. Dialysis Machine Operation Sets up, operates, and performs safety checks on hemodialysis machines; administers heparin as permitted by state law.
4. Documentation & Lab Work Accurately documents patient treatment details and prepares laboratory specimens as prescribed.
5. Customer Service & Environment Delivers excellent service to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications

You Might Be a Good Fit If You are…

• Compassionate and Empathetic
• A Critical Thinker and Problem-Solver
• An Individual who Thrives in a Team Environment
• An Individual with Excellent Communication Skills
• Purpose-driven

What's Required?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR Certification or completion upon starting in unit.
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position.
• Minimum of two (2) years of dialysis technician experience.
• Dialysis certification required.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment This role requires passing Ishihara's Color Blindness test and involves frequent standing, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. and moving equipment up to 200 lbs. (with assistance). It demands sustained mental, visual, and auditory focus. The work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, with climate control, moderate noise, and potential exposure to infectious materials.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.