Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Dialysis Clinic; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid 12-week training

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off including holidays

Retirement plans with matching contributions

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic in Lebanon, Tennessee, is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support individualized patient care for those facing chronic kidney disease. This role involves assisting clinical staff, monitoring patients during dialysis, and providing education throughout the treatment process.

Applicants should possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma or GED as minimum qualifications. DCI offers extensive training and a supportive work environment with Sundays off and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.
• Previous healthcare experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in infection control and patient education.
• Guide new patients through the education plan.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs during treatment.
• Set up the dialysis blood system for 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

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: Fulltime, four 10‑hour shifts; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

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

• 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

• 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.

DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer‑Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.