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Facility: Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Position: Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Shift: Full-Time
Pay: $25–$27 per hour
Make a Difference in Dialysis Care
Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a skilled and dependable Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dialysis team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CCHT-certified dialysis professional who takes pride in providing safe, high-quality care and supporting patients throughout their hemodialysis treatments.
The Dialysis PCT will work closely with nurses and the clinical team to prepare dialysis equipment, monitor treatment-related data, maintain dialysis safety standards, and ensure equipment and the dialysis environment meet established protocols.
Key Responsibilities
We offer a supportive environment where your dialysis expertise and patient-care skills are valued.
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Location: Rochelle Park, NJ
Position: Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Shift: Full-Time
Pay: $25–$27 per hour
Make a Difference in Dialysis Care
Chateau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a skilled and dependable Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dialysis team. This is an excellent opportunity for a CCHT-certified dialysis professional who takes pride in providing safe, high-quality care and supporting patients throughout their hemodialysis treatments.
The Dialysis PCT will work closely with nurses and the clinical team to prepare dialysis equipment, monitor treatment-related data, maintain dialysis safety standards, and ensure equipment and the dialysis environment meet established protocols.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and set up hemodialysis machines for patient treatments.
- Prime the extracorporeal blood circuit and prepare dialysis equipment according to established procedures.
- Obtain and accurately record pre- and post-dialysis treatment data, including vital signs and treatment information.
- Monitor patients during treatment and promptly report any abnormalities or changes to the nursing staff.
- Check dialysate conductivity, temperature, and pH according to facility protocols.
- Mix and safely transfer bicarbonate as required for dialysis treatments.
- Test the dialysis water system for chlorine and chloramine levels.
- Perform disinfection of bicarbonate tanks and hemodialysis machines according to infection-control and manufacturer guidelines.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized dialysis treatment area.
- Follow all infection prevention, dialysis safety, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist the dialysis nursing team with patient care and treatment needs.
- Accurately document treatment information in the appropriate EMR system.
- Maintain patient privacy, dignity, comfort, and safety throughout the dialysis process.
- Current CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) certification required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Previous dialysis experience required.
- Nursing home or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience preferred.
- Experience with chronic hemodialysis patients preferred.
- Knowledge of dialysis machine preparation, extracorporeal circuit priming, dialysate monitoring, bicarbonate handling, and dialysis water testing.
- Ability to recognize and promptly report abnormal patient or treatment findings.
- Familiarity with EMR documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to dialysis safety and infection control.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
We offer a supportive environment where your dialysis expertise and patient-care skills are valued.
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Salary : $25 - $27