Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Rio Rancho, NM

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About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is recruiting a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support its nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to people with chronic kidney disease. The PCT cares for patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff throughout dialysis treatments, working as part of an interdisciplinary team to help ensure safe care and high-quality outcomes. The role is performed under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting.

This is a full-time position working three 12-hour shifts beginning at 4:45 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. Pay ranges from $18 to $26 per hour depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides paid, comprehensive training, including a 12-week program with classroom sessions, a preceptor, and one-on-one skills training.

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.
• 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 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 50% employer match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8%.
• 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