Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Minden, LA

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. PCTs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, helping ensure safe care and high-quality outcomes for every patient. The role works under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting.

The schedule is 36 hours per week, with three 12-hour shifts and one 8-hour shift, starting at 5 a.m. Sundays off and no overnight shifts. The posting also describes approximate shift lengths as about 10 hours on MWF and about 6 hours on TThSa, depending on patient census. Pay ranges from $17 to $25 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; prior experience is not required. DCI provides a paid 12-week training program.

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.
• CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT, and/or phlebotomy skills.
• 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 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) in addition to PTO, with paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a 50% match of 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