Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
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 treatments. PCTs are integral members of the interdisciplinary team, helping ensure safe care and high-quality outcomes for every patient. The role is performed under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The schedule is full-time, consisting of three 12-hour shifts starting at 5 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. Pay ranges from $33,000 to $47,000 annually, depending on healthcare experience; prior experience is not required. DCI provides a paid, comprehensive 12-week education 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.
- 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 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 (PTO), including holidays.
- Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO, with 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
