Concerto Renal Services is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician to join our hemodialysis team in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to individuals with end-stage renal disease, working under the supervision of a licensed nurse to deliver safe and effective dialysis therapy.
Clinical Setting
Concerto operates sub-acute hemodialysis programs within skilled nursing facilities and long-term care environments. You will work as part of a hemodialysis healthcare team in a typical healthcare facility environment with climate control, moderate noise levels, and potential exposure to infectious materials.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on direct patient care to assigned patients under licensed nurse supervision, including initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments per prescribed orders
- Obtain and document pre- and post-treatment vital signs, weight, and vascular access assessments, reporting any 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
- Deliver excellent customer service to patients, families, and staff
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Schedule
- Three-day work week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current CPR certification or completion upon starting in the unit
- Minimum of two years of dialysis technician experience
- Dialysis certification required
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position
- Pass Ishihara's Color Blindness test
Physical Requirements
This position requires frequent standing and bending, occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, and moving equipment up to 200 pounds with assistance. The role demands sustained mental, visual, and auditory focus.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 5:1 patient ratio or less
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) match of 50% up to 6% of salary
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Discounts through Nectar
- Employer-paid employee assistance program
Career Development
- Clinical and corporate career advancement opportunities available