Dialysis Patient Care Technician MWF
Elmwood Park, Illinois
- Eligibility
- RNHemodialysis
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Dialysis
Posted Jun 24
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 3 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- No charge shifts · No call
- Setting
- Outpatient
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most IL staff postings
IL staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $47/hr, across 953 postings.
About this role
At Dialyze Direct, our mission is to improve patients’ lives through gentler, more frequent dialysis care. Our ideal technician focuses on providing the best quality care and outcomes possible for our patients. If you thrive in an environment that draws on your quick, independent, critical-thinking skills and then Dialyze Direct may be for you. Find out what it means to Dare to Care Differently!
Schedule
- Full Time MWF
- Day shift only
- No weekends
- Fixed schedule/no on-call
Key Responsibilities
Read the full posting
Prepare and set up dialysis machines prior to treatment sessions. Initiate and terminate dialysis treatments in accordance with established policies and procedures, which may include: Accessing temporary vascular access Cannulating permanent vascular access Administering anticoagulants, topical anesthetics, or normal saline (as permitted by local regulations) Monitor and accurately document patient treatment data in the medical record. Reinforce training and educational content as provided by other healthcare team members.
Adhere to approved quality control procedures when assisting with hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse. Provide patient care with compassion, professionalism, and without discrimination. Ensure that informed consent is obtained and properly documented prior to initiating procedures.
Collaborate and assist other healthcare team members as needed or requested. Perform other related duties as assigned or directed by supervisory staff.
Requirements
Must hold a valid CCHT or CHT certification In the states of Ohio, Maryland, and Kentucky, a valid Dialysis Technician (DT) certification is also required in addition to the CCHT/CHT BLS certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association required); and Ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required This is a safety sensitive position
Benefits
Depending on your job status, you may be eligible for the following
benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
- 401(k) package
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Certification & Professional Membership Reimbursement
Compensation
Compensation offers are based on education, experience, skills, and geographic region. Pay ranges from $20-$30 per hour depending upon experience
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Requirements
- Must hold a valid CCHT or CHT certification
- In the states of Ohio, Maryland, and Kentucky, a valid Dialysis Technician (DT) certification is also required in addition to the CCHT/CHT
- BLS certification (American Red Cross or American Heart Association required); and
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds is required
- This is a safety sensitive position
Place
- City
- Elmwood Park, Illinois
- Median rent
- $1,334/mo
- Local household income
- $91,955/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Elmwood Park is a tight-knit suburban village just northwest of Chicago, offering a quieter pace with easy access to the city. Tree-lined residential streets and local eateries give it a classic Midwest small-town feel, while proximity to major highways makes commuting to downtown Chicago hospitals straightforward.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Dialysis is open from year one. Clinics train you on the machines; acute wants chronic time first.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?