Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Job TitleDialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease.Job DescriptionThe Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease, supporting clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. Our PCTs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in ensuring safe care and the highest quality outcomes for every patient.Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts starting at 4:30am; Sundays off; no overnight shiftsCompensation: Pay range from $18.50-$24.85 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience not requiredBenefitsPaid 12-week training with preceptorComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefitsLife and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employeePaid time off (PTO) including holidaysExtended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leaveRetirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percentEducation reimbursementEmployee assistance programWellness programAmong othersResponsibilitiesActively participate in infection control, risk management and patient education activitiesGuide new patients through 120-day education planObtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatmentRole under RN supervisionSet up and break down dialysis blood system for treatmentInsert and remove patient access needlesMonitor patients during dialysis, document changes and inform charge nurse of any concernsCalculate patient's weight loss to reach dry weightDetermine patient care priorities and organize work load accordinglyMaintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rightsMaintain and track inventoryPerform laboratory workQualificationsSuccessful candidates bring: Excellent communication skills, desire to collaborate with care teams, ability to problem solve.Education/Training: High school diploma or GED required, previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required. CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT and/or phlebotomy skills desired. DCI provides a 3-month comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions and one-on-one skills training. Dialysis experience not required, job shadow opportunities available.DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.