Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Jacksonville, FL

9d • $18 • 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. The PCT supports clinical staff throughout the treatment process and works as part of an interdisciplinary team to help ensure safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role is performed under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting. Experience is not required; DCI provides a paid, comprehensive 12-week training program with classroom instruction, preceptor support and one-on-one skills training.

This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts starting at 4:30 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. Pay starts at $18 per hour and depends on healthcare experience.

DCI describes itself as the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, with more than 270 locations in 30 states and nearly 14,000 patients served each day. The organization provides dialysis care and funds research to advance kidney care and treatment options. DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and states that it does not discriminate on the listed protected bases.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability and desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Problem-solving ability.

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 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 eligible contributed dollar, 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