Dialysis Patient Care Technician-CCHT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Manchester, CT

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About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (CCHT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease throughout dialysis treatment. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the technician helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role is full-time, with four 10-hour shifts starting at 5 a.m.; Sundays and overnight shifts are not scheduled. Pay ranges from $21.00 to $31.83 per hour, depending on healthcare experience. DCI provides a paid 12-week training program with classroom sessions, preceptor support, and one-on-one skills training. The position offers the opportunity to build relationships with patients in a clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Dialysis experience 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.

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.
• 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 and long-term disability insurance at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, with 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