Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Shelby, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to care for patients with end-stage renal disease and support clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process. PCTs are part of an interdisciplinary team focused on safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role is performed under RN supervision in a clinical setting. No dialysis or prior healthcare experience is required; paid training is provided.

This is a full-time position with three 12-hour shifts starting at 5 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. The stated annual pay range is $33,000–$47,000, depending on healthcare experience.

DCI describes itself as a nonprofit dialysis provider committed to individualized care, a holistic approach, and investment in care teams and kidney-care research. It has more than 270 locations in 30 states and serves nearly 14,000 patients each day.

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, 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