Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Shreveport, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a motivated, compassionate 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 safely and achieve high-quality outcomes as part of an interdisciplinary team. The role is performed under RN supervision in a clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

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 12-week training, including classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training with a preceptor.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. The organization invests in its care teams and kidney-care research, and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis options. DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and provides reasonable accommodations where possible.

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 report concerns to the charge nurse.
• 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 $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