Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.•Chattanooga, TN

5d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease through the dialysis treatment process. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary team, the PCT helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role offers paid training in a clinical setting and involves patient monitoring, treatment preparation, documentation, education, and related clinic duties. This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts beginning at 5 a.m. Sundays off; no overnight shifts. The pay range starts at $18 per hour, depending on healthcare experience. Previous healthcare and dialysis experience are not required.

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 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 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 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 (PTO), 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.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.
Sundays off.