Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.•Albuquerque, NM

12d•$17 - $26

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease throughout dialysis treatment. Working under RN supervision as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the PCT helps deliver prescribed treatments and promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes. DCI offers paid training, a mission-driven clinical environment, and a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The position is full-time, with three 12-hour shifts beginning at 5:45 a.m. Sundays off and no overnight shifts. The pay range is $17–$26 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; prior experience is not required. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is available. DCI provides a 12-week education and training program with classroom sessions, a preceptor, and one-on-one skills training. DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states. It invests in care teams and kidney-care research and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis treatment options.

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 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 needed to reach dry weight.
Determine patient care priorities and organize workload accordingly.
Maintain professional working relationships and observe patient privacy and rights.
Maintain and track inventory.
Perform laboratory work.

Benefits

$3,000 sign-on bonus.
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 (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 eligible employee-contributed dollar, up to 8 percent.
Education reimbursement.
Employee assistance program.
Wellness program.