Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

Overview
Our company 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 our company 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: Potential fulltime shifts vary from four 10-hour shifts or
three 12-hour shifts, typically 4:30am-5:00pm, and are set upon
hiring; Sundays off; no overnight shifts
Compensation: Pay range from $18-$24 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 care 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 patients 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
Our company 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
Our companys Differentiator:
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our
company family has grown to be the nations largest
nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states,
serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. Our company invests in our care
teams and
funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. Our company
prioritizes a
holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal
dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and
productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving
lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about our company and see if
were
hiring in a clinic near you!www.dciinc.jobs
Our company is c mmitted 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
Our company 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
Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made,
Our company will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether
an
accommodation can be provided. Our company is committed to providing such
accommodations where possible.
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
CEEOSupplementFinalJRFQA508c.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transpformattedESQA508c.pdf; and
https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page
/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5×11.pdf.