Dialysis Patient Care Technician-CCHT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Manchester, CT

3d • $21 - $32

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (CCHT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease throughout the dialysis treatment process. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the technician helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The position is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts starting at 5 a.m.; Sundays off and no overnight shifts. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $31.83 per hour, depending on healthcare experience. DCI provides a 12-week paid training program, including classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states. Its mission is to prioritize individualized patient care, and it offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. DCI describes its clinical setting as comfortable and notes a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Dialysis experience required; job shadow opportunities are available.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness 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.

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, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a 50% match on 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
• Education Level: High school or GED