Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Kansas City, MO

2d • $17 - $25

About The Position

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

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts starting at 4:45 a.m., Sundays off, and no overnight shifts. The pay range is $17–$25 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides paid training, including a comprehensive three-month education program with classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training, as well as job-shadow opportunities.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states. It offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis, and invests in care teams and kidney-care research. DCI states that it is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and does not discriminate on the listed protected bases.

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 and observe 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, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a $0.50 match for 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