Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Alliance Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Irvington, New Jersey
- Eligibility
- RN
- Unit
- Dialysis
Posted Jul 27 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Dialysis
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 0.25+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most NJ PRN postings
NJ PRN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $55/hr, across 155 postings.
About this role
Alliance Care Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dialysis Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this role, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, assisting with dialysis treatments, monitoring patient status, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Key
Responsibilities
Set up and disinfect dialysis machines, assist with initiating and terminating dialysis treatments, monitor and document patient vital signs and treatment data, assist with patient transfers, reinforce patient education, adhere to safety and infection control standards, perform Point-of-Care testing, provide compassionate patient-centered care, ensure informed consent, collaborate with interdisciplinary team, maintain cleanliness of treatment areas, monitor inventory and restock supplies.
Sourced from a public job board.
“Complete additional duties as assigned Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or GED (required) Experience: Minimum of 3 months of hands-on hemodialysis experience (required) Strong communication and interpersona…” · from this posting
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of 3 months hands-on hemodialysis experience
- Current BLS certification
- BONENT or NNCC certification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic computer skills
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- EMR experience preferred
- Detail-oriented with strong observation and documentation abilities
Place
- City
- Irvington, New Jersey
- State price level
- 9% above the national average
New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.
Irvington is a densely populated township in Essex County, New Jersey, sitting just west of Newark. A predominantly residential community with a rich history, it offers quick access to nearby urban centers and major highways, making it a practical base for nurses commuting to surrounding hospitals.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
How this role fits you
About the employer
You would walk into Alliance Care Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Irvington, New Jersey—a rehab and long-term care setting that also posts dialysis RN, charge, and PCT roles. The site talks about a homelike atmosphere and shows renovation photos, and…
On your path
Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
Worth asking
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?