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Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
full-time•Cody
About this role
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, three 12-hour shifts starting at 7 am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts
Compensation: Starts at $18.00 per hour, higher depending on experience.
Benefits:
- Paid 12-week training with a preceptor
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Life and long-term disability insurance are provided at no additional expense to the 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’s Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI 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 DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs
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 [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI 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_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.
Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles
What you'll do
- The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff during dialysis treatments. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, obtaining vital signs, and maintaining a professional working relationship while ensuring patient safety.
About Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
The nation's largest not-for-profit dialysis provider operating under the mission, "The care of the patient is our reason for existence."
The primary responsibility of DCI is to perceive, initiate, and provide comprehensive patient care. We serve society by providing care for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease. Our goal is complete patient rehabilitation. We recognize the patient as an individual resulting from his or her genetics, life experience, habits, beliefs, and emotions and as a member of his or her family and the community. The patient deserves the highest standard of care possible regardless of race, status, or creed. The application of comprehensive care is on a personal level. We become acquainted with our patient as a person and seek to understand his or her problems and needs -- physical, emotional, spiritual, and social.
DCI began serving people with kidney failure in 1971. DCI proudly gives back to society through research and education because we believe people with kidney disease should be able to live the best life possible. We provide options- home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and in-center hemodialysis- as well as encouragement for transplantation.
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What does a Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT do at Dialysis Clinic, Inc.?
As a Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT at Dialysis Clinic, Inc., you will: the Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides care to patients with end-stage renal disease and supports clinical staff during dialysis treatments. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, obtaining vital signs, and maintaining a professional working relationship while ensuring patient safety..
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The Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT position at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is based in Cody, Wyoming, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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