Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic; Drayton (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 31,533; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Life and long-term disability insurance

Education reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic in Drayton, South Carolina is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide essential care for patients with end-stage renal disease. PCTs play a crucial role in delivering treatments and ensuring high-quality outcomes under RN supervision. This full-time role features four 10-hour shifts with Sundays off and competitive hourly pay starting from $15.00 to $22.89.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and a passion for collaborative care. Comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment await you.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are vital for patient interaction.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Problem-solving skills to address patient needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Participate in infection control, risk management, and patient education activities.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment.
• Monitor patients during dialysis and document changes.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Desire to collaborate with care teams

Ability to problem solve

Education

High school diploma or GED

Previous healthcare experience preferred

CNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT and/or phlebotomy skills

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting 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 our sole 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. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver‑to‑patient ratio than other providers.

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end‑stage renal disease, supporting clinical staff throughout the dialysis treatment process to deliver prescribed treatments. Our PCTs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team in ensuring safe care and the highest quality outcomes for every patient.

Schedule: Full‑time, four 10‑hour shifts starting at 5:45 am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Compensation: Pay range from $15.00‑$22.89 per hour, depending 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 provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Education reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• 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

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• 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

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.