Patient Care Technician - Contract

Job Title: Patient Care Technician
Location: New York
Shift: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Schedule: 5 days/week, 7.5 hours/day (37.5 hours/week)
Weekend Requirement: Some weekends required
Contract duration: 8 weeks
Hourly rate: $21/hour on W2 Negotiable

Role Overview:
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for setting up and operating hemodialysis equipment, assisting with patient care during dialysis procedures, and supporting the clinical team under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates must have Operating Room (O.R.) experience and knowledge of medical terminology to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:
Clinical/Technical/Service Duties:

• Operate, set up, test, clean, and disinfect dialysis machines and related equipment.
• Prime and rinse dialyzers for reuse while preventing cross-contamination.
• Initiate and terminate dialysis using fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
• Administer prescribed amounts of heparin and saline under physician orders.
• Monitor patient condition during dialysis and report to charge nurse.
• Handle emergency situations such as blood leaks or fluid imbalance.
• Assist patients with mobility safely, ensuring proper transport methods.
• Apply Universal Precautions and maintain infection control practices.
• Recognize and respond to patient needs based on age-specific competencies (Neonate to Geriatric).

Organizational/Managerial Duties:

• Participate in performance improvement and unit-based projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and employee information.
• Follow compliance policies and contribute to team goals.
• Use time and supplies efficiently and cost-effectively.

Educational/Professional Development:

• Support the training of new staff members.
• Maintain required certifications and health assessments.
• Demonstrate proficiency in practice area and use of information systems.

Communication & Team Collaboration:

• Interact professionally with patients, families, and staff.
• Report on patient status and equipment issues appropriately.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Follow directions and respond constructively to feedback.

Qualifications & Skills:
Education:

• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred (or equivalent work experience considered)

Experience:

• Mandatory: Operating Room (O.R.) experience
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Prior experience in dialysis or similar healthcare setting preferred

Skills:

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Effective oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Physical ability to assist in patient handling and equipment transport (with or without accommodations)