Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Concerto Renal Services • Laredo, TX

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Concerto Renal Services is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join its team in Laredo, Texas. Concerto provides sub-acute hemodialysis in skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, with a model designed to provide convenient, centralized, continuous care for people with end-stage renal disease.

The Dialysis Technician is part of the hemodialysis health care team and provides safe and effective dialysis therapy. The role works under the supervision of a licensed nurse, following Concerto policies, procedures, and training, as well as applicable state and federal regulations. The position is full-time and offers a three-day work week.

The work takes place in a healthcare facility with climate control, moderate noise, and potential exposure to infectious materials. The role requires passing Ishihara’s Color Blindness test and involves frequent standing and bending, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, and moving equipment up to 200 pounds with assistance. Sustained mental, visual, and auditory focus is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification, or completion upon starting in the unit.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
• At least two years of dialysis technician experience.
• Dialysis certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, including initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders.
• Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weight, and vascular access assessments, and report unusual findings to the nurse.
• Set up, operate, and perform safety checks on hemodialysis machines.
• Administer heparin as permitted by state law.
• Accurately document patient treatment details and prepare laboratory specimens as prescribed.
• Provide excellent service to patients, families, and staff.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Clinical and corporate career advancement opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) match of 50% up to 6% of salary.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Discounts through Nectar.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED