Dialysis Clinical Technician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under the supervision of nursing staff, the Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides direct patient care and monitoring for individuals receiving hemodialysis treatment.
• The technician works as part of an interdisciplinary dialysis team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients during dialysis treatments and report changes to nursing staff.
• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision.
• Assist in emergency situations.
• Reinforce patient education and treatment plans.
• Document patient care activities and observations accurately.
• Perform dialysis machine setup, operation, cleaning, and disinfection.
• Conduct cannulation, blood draws, and access site care.
• Administer saline, heparin, xylocaine, and catheter locking solutions as ordered and within Product of practice.
• Follow infection prevention and safety protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, and families.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and patient-centered care.
• Participate in required training and continuing education.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate Degree in Science preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of dialysis experience required.
• Must be able to independently perform dialysis treatments and “flip pods” with RN oversight.

Certifications:

• Current BLS Certification required.
• Current CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) Certification required.
• Must successfully pass medication calculation and dialysis competency exams during orientation.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong patient care and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control.
• Ability to respond to audible alarms.
• Must pass a color vision test.

Working Conditions:

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting.
• Assisting patients in wheelchairs and stretchers.
• Handling dialysis equipment and supplies.
• Exposure to healthcare environments and biohazard materials.
• Regular computer usage.

Interview Process:

• MS Teams Panel Interview (30–60 minutes).