Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Extended Sick Bank

Retirement plan match

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Sundays off

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is hiring for a full-time dialysis patient care technician. You will work under RN supervision to set up and monitor dialysis treatment, record vital signs, and educate patients through a 120‑day education plan.

Training is provided on site, with Sundays off and a supportive mission‑driven culture. Candidates should communicate well, collaborate with care teams, and solve problems in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 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 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 a 120‑day education plan.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment.
• Work 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 concerns.
• Calculate patient weight loss to reach dry weight.
• Determine patient care priorities and organize workload accordingly.
• Maintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights.
• Maintain and track inventory.
• Perform laboratory work.

Skills

Excellent communication

Collaboration with care teams

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA/EMT/medical assistant/CNT/phlebotomy skills desired

Dialysis education/training provided (3-month program)

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent to support our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states "the care of the patient is our reason for existence," and our dedicated team embodies this purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top‑notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a positive, mission‑driven culture.

Schedule

Full‑time shifts: four 10‑hour shifts starting at 5:00 a.m.; Sundays off; no overnight shifts.

Compensation

Pay range depends on healthcare experience; experience not required.

Benefits

• Paid 12‑week training with preceptor
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life and long‑term disability insurance at no additional expense
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with 0.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

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
• Work 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 concerns
• Calculate patient weight loss to reach dry weight
• Determine patient care priorities and organize workload accordingly
• Maintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights
• Maintain and track inventory
• Perform laboratory work

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Education / Training

• 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

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer—Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [e-mail] or 615‑327‑3061. For more information about equal opportunity please see:
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and
https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.