Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT/CCHT - Dialysis Clinic, Inc.

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/CCHT) is part of the team providing direct care to patients with End Stage Renal Disease.  The PCT supports clinical staff, start to finish, throughout the dialysis treatment process, and delivers prescribed dialysis treatment according to physician orders and nursing assessment.

This position will also spend a portion of their time performing Administrative Assistant duties in the offices.

Ideal candidate will have a current CCHT and CPR certification along with any HHD and/or PD experience.  Must also have previous secretarial or administrative assistance experience.

Schedule: 30-40 hours/week, depending on census; hours are normally 8am-4:30pm and set upon hiring

Compensation: Pay range from $18.54-$24.92 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

What You Can Expect:

• Obtains and records patient vital signs and machine readings according to facility policies.
• Sets up and tears down the dialysis blood system for the treatment process.
• Inserts and removes access needles in patients for dialysis treatment.
• Monitors and assesses patients during the course of treatment, documents changes in the patient condition, and informs charge nurse of problems during treatment.
• Calculates patient’s weight loss to reach dry weight.
• Maintains and tracks inventory.
• Performs laboratory work.
• Determines patient care priorities and organizes work load efficiently and effectively.
• Maintains professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights.  

Successful Candidates Bring:

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

Education/Training:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Previous healthcare experience preferred.

• CNA, EMT, Medical Asst., CNT, with Phlebotomy skills are desired.

• Dialysis experience required, Home Dialysis/PD experience preferred.
• Administrative and/or secretarial experience required.

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 Accommodations@dciinc.org 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