Dialysis Patient Care Tech — Full-Time, Training Included

Dialysis Clinic

Knoxville (TN)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 34,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Comprehensive benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO & holidays

Sick leave bank

Retirement match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support dialysis treatment under RN supervision. You will participate in infection control, monitor vital signs, operate the dialysis system, and educate patients through a 120-day education plan.

A 3-month training program and comprehensive benefits are provided. Full-time, four 10-hour shifts with Sundays off; no overnight shifts.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required.
CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT and/or phlebotomy skills desired.
DCI provides a 3-month comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions and one-on-one skills training.
Dialysis experience not required, job shadow opportunities available.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in infection control, risk management and patient education activities.
Guide new patients through 120-day education plan.
Obtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment.
Role under RN supervision.
Set up and break down dialysis blood system for treatment.
Insert and remove patient access needles.
Monitor patients during dialysis, document changes and inform charge nurse of any concerns.
Calculate patient’s weight loss to reach dry weight.
Determine patient care priorities and organize work load accordingly.
Maintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights.
Maintain and track inventory.
Perform laboratory work.