Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
Company: Employer
Location: Yorktown Heights
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewAn $8,000 Sign On Bonus Is Available.The Patient Care
Technician (PCT) is part of the team providing direct care to
patients with End Stage Renal Disease. The PCT supports clinical
staff, start to finish, throughout the dialysis treatment process,
and delivers prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician
orders and nursing assessment.This position is full-time, 3
hours/day.Responsibilities* Obtains and records patient vital signs
and machine readings according to facility policies.* Sets up and
breaks down the dialysis blood system for the treatment process.*
Inserts and removes access needles in patients for dialysis
treatment.* Monitors and assesses patients during the course of
treatment, documents changes in the patient condition, and informs
charge nurse of problems during treatment.* Calculates patient's
weight loss to reach dry weight.* Maintains and tracks inventory.*
Performs laboratory work.* Determines patient care priorities and
organizes work load efficiently and effectively.* Maintains
professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and
rights.Qualifications* High school diploma or GED required.*
Dialysis experience preferred.* Previous healthcare experience
preferred.* CNA, EMT, Medical Assistant, CNT, candidates with
Phlebotomy skills are desired.Certification:The PCT must be
certified as a hemodialysis technician by a nationally accepted
certification exam within 18 months of date of hire.NY COVID
Vaccine Requirement: The State of New York is implementing a
mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all healthcare
workers.DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online
application system or would like to request other accommodations or
application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at or . Once a
request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you
about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI
is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.For
more information about equal opportunity please see:;;; and
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/04/2022
Keywords: Employer, Danbury , Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT, Healthcare , Yorktown Heights, Connecticut
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