Dialysis Patient Care Tech

Dialysis Patient Care Tech | Local Contract

Are you an experienced Dialysis Patient Care Technician looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives? This 13-week local contract assignment offers the chance to work alongside a dedicated renal care team, supporting life-sustaining dialysis treatments and helping patients achieve the highest quality of care. We are seeking local dialysis talent with hands-on dialysis experience. This is a strictly local contract assignment and is not a travel position.

Location: Indianapolis, IN
Pay Rate: $32-35+/hr
Shift/Schedule: 8 hour shifts
Employment Type: 13-week local contract assignment

Why This Role Matters

As a Dialysis Patient Care Tech, you are a vital member of the dialysis healthcare team, providing safe and effective hemodialysis treatments under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. Your expertise in dialysis procedures, patient monitoring, vascular access care, and equipment operation directly contributes to positive patient outcomes and an exceptional patient experience.

What You'll Do

• Welcome assigned dialysis patients and assess their wellbeing prior to treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency and perform vascular access cannulation as permitted by state regulations.
• Administer heparin as delegated or allowed by state law.
• Obtain and document pre-treatment and post-treatment vital signs, weights, and vascular access evaluations.
• Initiate dialysis treatments according to prescribed orders, including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Monitor patient response during dialysis treatments and report significant findings to the RN or supervisor.
• Evaluate and respond to intradialytic complications as directed by physician orders or nursing staff.
• Discontinue dialysis treatments according to established procedures and evaluate patients prior to discharge.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings following treatment.
• Calculate and enter dialysis machine programming including ultrafiltration goals, treatment times, and UF modeling.
• Ensure appropriate dialysis machine safety alarms are enabled and functioning properly.
• Accurately document patient treatments, assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Observe patients and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy.
• Monitor vascular access throughout treatment and report unusual findings to nursing staff.
• Obtain prescribed laboratory specimens and prepare samples according to established protocol.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machines, chairs, equipment, and treatment areas between patients.
• Perform dialysis machine setup, pressure holding tests, alarm testing, and treatment preparation procedures.
• Assist with Solution Delivery System (SDS) setup and operation.
• Monitor patients performing self-care dialysis under RN supervision.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) initiatives.
• Support infection prevention and infection control practices throughout the facility.
• Assist with training and onboarding of direct patient care staff as assigned.
• Support newly admitted dialysis patients during their transition to treatment and reinforce patient education.
• Assist patients with understanding home dialysis options and available treatment modalities.
• Assist with supply inventory management and ordering processes.
• Travel between assigned facilities and community locations as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• A current, up-to-date resume.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 1 year of Dialysis Patient Care Technician experience within the last 2 years required.
• Must meet CMS-approved state and/or national certification requirements within required timelines.
• All applicable state licensure, education, and training requirements as required.
• Experience setting up and operating hemodialysis machines.
• Knowledge of dialysis procedures, vascular access care, and patient monitoring.
• Strong patient care, communication, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care, infection prevention, and safety standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to organizational values and customer service excellence.
• Ability to work effectively with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of a dialysis clinical environment, including prolonged standing, lifting, and assisting patients with mobility.
• Two verified references (one manager, one peer).
• Ability to meet compliance requirements including: a physician’s statement, color vision exam, TB test, and the following immunizations: Tdap, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Flu, and COVID.
• Eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US.

What's In it For You

• Competitive Pay: $32-35+/hr.
• Flexibility: 13-week local contract assignment.
• Impact: Make a real difference in patients’ lives every day.
• Growth: Expand your clinical skills in a specialized setting.
• Teamwork: Work with a supportive, professional healthcare team.

Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)