Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Grand Junction, CO

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About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support its nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to people with chronic kidney disease. The PCT cares for patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff throughout dialysis treatments, helping deliver prescribed care as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on safety and quality outcomes. The role operates under RN supervision in a comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

This is a part-time position involving two 12-hour shifts beginning at 4:30 a.m. Sundays are off, and there are no overnight shifts. The pay range is $19–$28 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; prior experience is not required. DCI provides a paid 12-week training program, including classroom sessions and one-on-one skills training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 patients’ 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 insurance provided at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off (PTO), including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO, including 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.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED