Dialysis Patient Care Technician-CCHT

Dialysis Clinic Inc•Manchester, CT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (CCHT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease. The technician supports clinical staff throughout dialysis treatments and works under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team to provide safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role is per diem, approximately 10 hours per week, with compensation of $21.00–$31.83 per hour depending on experience. DCI provides a three-month comprehensive education program with classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training; dialysis experience is not required, and job-shadow opportunities are available. DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider focused on individualized, holistic kidney care. Its clinics provide hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. The organization describes a mission-driven culture, a comfortable clinical setting, and a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Excellent communication skills.
Desire to collaborate with care teams.
Ability to problem solve.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience preferred.
CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT, and/or phlebotomy skills 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 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 patients’ 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.