Dialysis Patient Care Technician-CCHT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Farmington, CT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is hiring a Patient Care Technician (CCHT) to care for patients with end-stage renal disease and support clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process. The PCT works under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team to deliver prescribed treatments and help ensure safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role offers paid training, a comfortable clinical setting, a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers, and a mission-driven culture focused on individualized patient care.

This is a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts starting at 5 a.m., with Sundays off and no overnight shifts. Compensation 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. Dialysis experience is not required; job-shadow opportunities are available.

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.
• CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT, and/or phlebotomy skills are 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 report concerns to the charge nurse.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid 12-week training with a preceptor.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided 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