Patient Care Tech - In Center

Dialysis Care Center • North Cornwall Township, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The In-Center Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician provides safe, compassionate, high-quality direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The role supports Dialysis Care Center, LLC’s mission of clinical excellence, patient safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance, and requires adherence to company policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.

The technician prepares and operates dialysis machines, monitors treatments and patient status, performs vascular access care as permitted by state law, records treatment information, and promptly reports unusual findings or emergencies to the assigned RN. The role also supports patient and family education, staff training, infection prevention, supply management, and facility opening and closing procedures.

The position requires completion of assigned training and competency programs, effective communication and customer service, and the ability to work independently under RN supervision in a collaborative, fast-paced healthcare environment. Staff may be asked to work at other facilities, travel to meetings, and work beyond scheduled hours. Hours can vary and may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work takes place in a healthcare facility with controlled air temperature and moderate noise. Employees may be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases and materials. The job includes desk and computer work, interaction with patients and healthcare staff, frequent prolonged standing, bending, and regularly lifting or moving patients. It may also involve pushing or pulling equipment with up to 15 pounds of force, frequently lifting solutions weighing up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lifting solutions weighing up to 50 pounds as high as five feet.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• If experienced, current CCHT, Bonent, or state-required certificate; otherwise, obtain the required certificate within 18 months as specified by CMS regulations.
• If experienced, a current CPR card; otherwise, obtain one within three weeks of hire.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Good presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to be productive and resourceful and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently under RN supervision and function collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong written and oral communication, data-entry, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, teamwork, patient-service focus, and flexibility.
• Pass the Ishihara Color Blindness test as a condition of employment; failure does not preclude employment, and reasonable accommodations may be considered.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent prolonged standing and bending, patient lifting and movement, and lifting solutions as described.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience as a certified Patient Care Technician.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescribed treatments into dialysis machines; set up, dismantle, disinfect, and document machine procedures.
• Use DCC Labor Logic to support staffing, labor productivity, scheduling efficiency, overtime management, and patient treatment scheduling while maintaining safe staffing standards.
• Complete assigned daily opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor dialysis machines and the RO water system, respond to alarms, and make appropriate adjustments to help ensure patient safety.
• Assist with training applicable direct patient care staff under nurse supervision.
• Notify the interdisciplinary team promptly about missed or shortened treatments as part of DCC Missed Treatment Intervention initiatives.
• Measure and document patient vital signs before, during, and after dialysis, including blood pressure, temperature, and weight.
• Evaluate vascular access before treatment and promptly report unusual findings to the RN.
• Cannulate vascular access or provide catheter care as allowed by state law.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Assist with chlorine testing when assigned.
• Follow facility policies, procedures, and protocols and participate in required staff meetings.
• Collect patient data and monitor and document vascular access status and patient observations.
• Collect or obtain blood samples and blood culture specimens and prepare them for shipping.
• Immediately report abnormal findings or changes in patient status to the assigned RN.
• Communicate emergencies and life-threatening patient complications to the RN for further instruction.
• Follow safety and infection-prevention measures.
• Complete DCC University training modules, annual competency validation, mandatory continuing education, and PCT Water Quality Facility Training.
• Reinforce education for patients and family members about End Stage Renal Disease.
• Assist with inventory supply management.
• Provide timely customer service and communication, maintain effective relationships, and respond to and follow up on customer service concerns.
• Support DCC initiatives and perform other assigned duties.
• Float to other facilities when needed and work past scheduled hours when required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident insurance, and long-term disability
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term disability and basic life/AD&D coverage equal to one times salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and LifeMart discounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Sick Leave (ESL)

What This Job Offers

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