Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT / Educator Assistant - 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) / Educator Assistant 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.  This position will also assist the Nurse Educator with administrative duties to support the continuing training and education of patient care staff at our Ukiah and Ft. Bragg clinics.

Schedule: Full-time, four 10-hour shifts, 0445-1515; Sundays off; no overnight shifts

Compensation: Pay range from $23-$33 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

Provides training to patient care staff according to the corporate education plan which includes responsibility for:

• Ensuring Corporate Education plan is followed and staying on course with the schedule and documenting progress on Corporate Education plan.
• Overseeing preceptor progress with employee and reading weekly report of the training progress.
• Reporting any training issues to the RN Educator and Nurse Manager.
• Ensuring staff are only independently assigned duties that they have been trained to do as indicated on their skills checklist.
• Competency testing employees before making them independent- this includes experienced or inexperienced staff.
• Training preceptors using the corporate preceptor program before they are allowed to precept.
• Demonstrating all skills required for the employee before they are sent to a preceptor to practice those skills.
• Ensuring mock codes are done quarterly in each clinic.
• Ensuring fire drills are done in each clinic quarterly.
• Ensuring CPR training is available and that employees CPR is always current.
• Ensuring additional training is provided to meet state requirements.
• Training on any new policy and procedures used in the clinic after Governing Body approval.
• Training post any survey deficiency identification in accordance with the plan of correction submitted.
• Updating and reviewing Provider Trust on a weekly basis and as needed.
• Training new employees on basic MIS skills.

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

Must have an in-depth working knowledge of the interpretive guidelines for ESRD facilities and serve as a resource to all clinical staff of the regulations contained in the interpretive guidelines.

Educator Assistant is required to have an in-depth working knowledge of the OSHA regulations and serve as a resource for all clinical staff for OSHA.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Current CCHT certification and state certification, as applicable
• Current CPR/AED certification

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