Dialysis Patient Care Technician
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Concerto Renal Services
Waukegan, IL, US
Summary
The Dialysis Technician provides hands-on hemodialysis therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Responsibilities include operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patient vitals, and documenting treatment details.
Job Description
Job Details: Job Location: Elevate Care Waukegan - Waukegan, IL, Salary Range: $20.00 - $31.00Hourly, Why Work at Concerto? What is in it for you?
Three (3) day work week
Competitive pay
5:1 Ratio or less
Clinical/Corporate Career Advancement
Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits
Pet Insurance
401k match of 50% up to 6% of salary
PTO
Paid Holidays
Discounts through Nectar
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Who Are We?
Concerto Renal Services is an industry leader in sub-acute hemodialysis within a skilled nursing facility and/or long-term care facility. We are a rapidly expanding business with a simple mission: reimagining dialysis care, one community at a time. Our model focuses on ensuring those with end-stage renal disease receive the best possible care through a more convenient, centralized, continuous care model.
Why is this Role Essential?
Concerto is seeking a Dialysis Technician to join its team! The Dialysis Technician functions as part of the hemodialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients. Works under the supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with Concerto’s policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set for by state and federal agencies.
What Will You Do?
Direct Patient Care
Provides hands-on care to assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed nurse, including initiating and discontinuing dialysis treatments per prescribed orders
Vital Signs & Monitoring
Obtains and documents pre- and post-treatment vitals, weight, and vascular access assessments, reporting any unusual findings to the nurse.
Dialysis Machine Operation Sets up, operates, and performs safety checks on hemodialysis machines; administers heparin as permitted by state law.
Documentation & Lab Work
Accurately documents patient treatment details and prepares laboratory specimens as prescribed.
Customer Service & Environment Delivers excellent service to patients, families, and staff, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Qualifications: You Might Be a Good Fit If You are…
Compassionate and Empathetic
A Critical Thinker and Problem-Solver
An Individual who Thrives in a Team Environment
An Individual with Excellent Communication Skills
Purpose-driven
What’s Required?
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR Certification or completion upon starting in unit.
Able to meet the physical demands of the position.
Minimum of two (2) years of dialysis technician experience.
Dialysis certification required.
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
This role requires passing Ishihara’s Color Blindness test and involves frequent standing, bending, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. and moving equipment up to 200 lbs. (with assistance). It demands sustained mental, visual, and auditory focus. The work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, with climate control, moderate noise, and potential exposure to infectious materials.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Founded by seasoned nursing home experts, Concerto understands the needs of nursing home operators. This knowledge, combined with a clinical team of leading dialysis specialists, has positioned Concerto as the industry leader in Nursing Home Dialysis and your preferred partner in care.
Approximately 70,000 skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents in the United States are diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Providing effective dialysis care to nursing home residents presents unique challenges for operators. The SNF population is highly decentralized, presenting various logistical challenges and necessitating innovation relating to technological integration, coordination of care, and clinical oversight. With Concerto's innovative model, these challenges are overcome, resulting in an improved process and healthier outcomes for SNF dialysis patients.
Founded
2014
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lincolnwood, IL
Founded by seasoned nursing home experts, Concerto understands the needs of nursing home operators. This knowledge, combined with a clinical team of leading dialysis specialists, has positioned Concerto as the industry leader in Nursing Home Dialysis and your preferred partner in care.
Approximately 70,000 skilled nursing facility (SNF) residents in the United States are diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Providing effective dialysis care to nursing home residents presents unique challenges for operators. The SNF population is highly decentralized, presenting various logistical challenges and necessitating innovation relating to technological integration, coordination of care, and clinical oversight. With Concerto's innovative model, these challenges are overcome, resulting in an improved process and healthier outcomes for SNF dialysis patients.
Founded
2014
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Lincolnwood, IL