Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Kansas City, MO

20h

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to care for patients with end-stage renal disease and support clinical staff throughout dialysis treatment. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team, the PCT helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The role is based in a clinical setting and involves building relationships with patients while respecting their privacy and rights.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts starting at 4:45 a.m. Sundays off and no overnight shifts. Pay ranges from $17 to $25 per hour depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides paid training, including a 12-week training period with a preceptor and a three-month education program with classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states. The organization supports kidney-care research and provides hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis options. DCI states its commitment to building a diverse and inclusive organization and to providing accommodations where possible during the application process.

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.
• 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 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 at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB), providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
• Education reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED