Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Albuquerque, NM

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About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease throughout the dialysis treatment process. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the PCT helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe care and high-quality patient outcomes. The role offers an individualized, patient-focused clinical setting with paid training and a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts starting at 4 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. DCI provides a 12-week comprehensive training program with classroom sessions, a preceptor, and one-on-one skills training. Dialysis experience is not required; job-shadow opportunities are available. Pay ranges from $18 to $26 per hour, depending on healthcare experience.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. The organization invests in care teams and kidney-care research and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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 inform the charge nurse of concerns.
• 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 (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 50% 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