Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Charleston, SC

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease during dialysis treatment. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the PCT supports clinical staff in delivering prescribed treatments and helping ensure safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The role offers paid training, a mission-driven culture, and the opportunity to build relationships with patients in a comfortable clinical setting.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts starting at 4 a.m. Sundays off and no overnight shifts. The pay range is $18–$20 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides a 12-week comprehensive education program with classroom sessions, preceptor support, 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.
• Set up and break down the dialysis blood system for treatment.
• Insert and remove patient access needles.
• Monitor patients during dialysis, document changes, and report concerns to the charge nurse.
• 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, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, 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