Dialysis Technician
Company: WMCHealth
Location: Kingston
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary To perform and deliver patient care activities and
related non-professional services for the chronic hemodialysis
patient under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse.
Responsibilities Initiates, monitors patient throughout treatment
and terminates hemodialysis treatments. Ensures patient safety
through recognition and appropriate response to emergency
situations. Notifies RN immediately. Performs and documents ongoing
care of the Dialysis patient. Participates in established patient
care plans and ongoing educational needs. Participates in patient
and/or family conferences and serves as patient advocate. Assists
with data collection and monitoring for P.I. Provides feedback to
the RN/LPN regarding observations of patient. Sees that cultural
practices will be addressed and supported as long as such practices
do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical
treatment. Participates in all duties assigned to machine tech and
PCT. Maintains a clean environment and adheres to infection control
practices in the Dialysis unit. Acts as a preceptor to all new
dialysis technicians. Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements EXPERIENCE prefer a minimum of 1 yr
hospital or dialysis experience. EDUCATION Minimum High School
diploma LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS BLS certification, must obtain
National Dialysis Technician certification with 18 months of hire.
OTHER Has successfully completed hospital basic clinical patient
care technician program and probationary period as a hemodialysis
machine technician. Demonstrates excellence in customer relations
and interaction with patients with respect to therapeutic milieu,
contributing to maintaining an environment that supports patient
care.
Keywords: WMCHealth, West Hartford , Dialysis Technician, Healthcare , Kingston, Connecticut
