Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc•Minden, LA

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI), a nonprofit dialysis provider, is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease throughout their dialysis treatments. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the PCT helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring and documenting treatment, preparing dialysis equipment, and supporting patient education in a clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The schedule is 36 hours per week: three 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, starting at 5 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. The posting describes approximate shift lengths as 10 hours on MWF and 6 hours on TThSa, depending on patient census. Pay is $17–$25 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; prior experience is not required. DCI provides a 12-week paid training program, including classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Excellent communication skills.
Desire to collaborate with care teams.
Ability to problem solve.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience is preferred but not required.
CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT, and/or phlebotomy skills are desired.
Dialysis experience is not required; job-shadow opportunities are available.

Responsibilities

Participate in infection control, risk management, and patient education activities.
Guide new patients through a 120-day education plan.
Obtain and record patient vital signs and dialysis machine readings during treatment.
Work under RN supervision.
Set up and break down the dialysis blood system for treatment.
Insert and remove patient access needles.
Monitor patients during dialysis, document changes, and inform the charge nurse of concerns.
Calculate patient weight loss needed to reach dry weight.
Determine patient care priorities and organize workload accordingly.
Maintain professional working relationships while observing patient privacy and rights.
Maintain and track inventory.
Perform laboratory work.

Benefits

Paid 12-week training with a preceptor.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to the employee.
Paid time off, including holidays.
Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, with paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for each contributed dollar, up to 8 percent, for eligible employees.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.
Sundays off.