Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Shreveport, LA

4d • $17 - $24

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI), a nonprofit dialysis provider, is seeking a 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 support safe, high-quality patient outcomes. The role involves patient monitoring and education, dialysis equipment setup and breakdown, access needle insertion and removal, laboratory work, inventory tracking, and communication with clinical staff.

The schedule consists of three 10-hour shifts starting at 5:45 a.m., with Sundays off and no overnight shifts. The pay range is $17–$24 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides paid training, including a 12-week program with classroom sessions, a preceptor, and one-on-one skills training. The position offers an opportunity to build relationships with patients in a comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

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.
• CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT, and/or phlebotomy skills.

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 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, 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