Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • City of Troy, NY

7d • $20 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. PCTs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, helping ensure safe care and high-quality outcomes for every patient. The role works under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting and includes a three-month comprehensive education program with classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training. Dialysis experience is not required; job shadow opportunities are available.

This is a full-time position consisting of three 13.5-hour shifts starting at 4:30 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. The pay range is $20.00–$25.09 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required.

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 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 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 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 50% employer 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED