Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Job Title

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease.

Job Description

The 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, three 12-hour shifts starting at 4am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Compensation

Pay range from $20-$25 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience not required

Benefits

Paid 12-week training with preceptor

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee

Paid time off (PTO) including holidays

Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave

Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Among others

Responsibilities

Actively participate in infection control, risk management and patient education activities

Guide new patients through 120-day education plan

Obtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment

Role under RN supervision

Set up and break down dialysis blood system for treatment

Insert and remove patient access needles

Monitor patients during dialysis, document changes and inform charge nurse of any concerns

Calculate patient's weight loss to reach dry weight

Determine patient care priorities and organize work load accordingly

Maintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights

Maintain and track inventory

Perform laboratory work

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills

Desire to collaborate with care teams

Ability to problem solve

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.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.