Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Boonville, MO

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) cares for patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. PCTs work as part of an interdisciplinary team under RN supervision to promote safe care and high-quality patient outcomes. The role is scheduled for three 8-hour shifts beginning at 6:30 a.m., with Sundays off and no overnight shifts. Pay is $17–$20 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; prior experience is not required. DCI provides a paid 12-week training program with a preceptor, including classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training. DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider focused on individualized, holistic care in a comfortable 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 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 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 observing patient privacy and rights.
• Maintain and track inventory.
• Perform laboratory work.

Benefits

• Paid 12-week training with preceptor.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance provided at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) 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.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED