Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Shreveport, LA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease during dialysis treatment. Working under RN supervision and as part of an interdisciplinary care team, the PCT supports clinical staff in delivering prescribed treatments and helps ensure safe care and quality patient outcomes. The role offers paid training, a mission-driven culture, and the opportunity to build relationships with patients in a clinical setting. DCI describes its care environment as having a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

This is a full-time position with four 10-hour shifts beginning at 4:30 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. The pay range is $17–$20 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience is not required. DCI provides a 12-week training program with a preceptor, including classroom sessions 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 provided 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 $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