Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
Dialysis Clinic, Inc.•Rapid City, SD
•Onsite
About The Position
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI), a nonprofit dialysis provider, is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease throughout their dialysis treatments. Working under RN supervision and as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the PCT helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role offers paid training, patient education, and the opportunity to build relationships with patients in a clinical setting.
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 needed to reach dry weight.
- Determine patient care priorities and organize workload accordingly.
- Maintain professional working relationships while respecting 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) 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.
- DCI pays for national certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
