Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff throughout dialysis treatment to deliver prescribed care. PCTs are part of an interdisciplinary team focused on safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role is performed under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting. The schedule is full-time, four 10-hour shifts starting at 5 a.m., with Sundays off and no overnight shifts. Pay ranges from $18 to $25 per hour depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides paid training, including a 12-week program with a preceptor and a comprehensive three-month education program with classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training.

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 preferred but not required.
• CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT, and/or phlebotomy skills 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.
• 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 $0.50 of each contributed dollar matched 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