Dialysis Patient Care Technician-CCHT - Full-time

h2Overview/h2 pstrongDialysis Clinic, Inc./strong 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./p p /p pstrongThe Patient Care Technician/strong strong(CCHT)/strong 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./p p /p pstrongSchedule:/strong Full-time, three 12-hour shifts starting at 5am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts/p p /p pstrongCompensation:/strong Pay range from $16-$23 per hour, depending on healthcare experience; experience not required/p p /p pstrongBenefits:/strong/p ul liPaid 12-week training with preceptor/li liComprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits/li liLife and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee/li liPaid time off (PTO) including holidays/li liExtended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave/li liRetirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent/li liEducation reimbursement/li liEmployee assistance program/li liWellness program/li liAmong others/li /ul h2Responsibilities/h2 pstrongWhat You Can Expect:/strong/p ul liActively participate in infection control, risk management and patient education activities/li liGuide new patients through 120-day education plan/li liObtain and record patient vital signs and machine readings during treatment/li liRole under RN supervision/li liSet up and break down dialysis blood system for treatment/li liInsert and remove patient access needles/li liMonitor patients during dialysis, document changes and inform charge nurse of any concerns/li liCalculate patient’s weight loss to reach dry weight/li liDetermine patient care priorities and organize work load accordingly/li liMaintain professional working relationship, observing patient privacy and rights/li liMaintain and track inventory/li liPerform laboratory work/li /ul h2Qualifications/h2 pstrongSuccessful Candidates Bring:/strong/p ul liExcellent communication skills/li liDesire to collaborate with care teams/li liAbility to problem solve/li /ul p /p pstrongEducation/Training:/strong/p ul liHigh school diploma or GED required/li liPrevious healthcare experience preferred, but not required/li liCNA, EMT, medical assistant, CNT and/or phlebotomy skills desired/li liDCI provides a 3-month comprehensive education program, including classroom group sessions and one-on-one skills training/li liDialysis experience not required, job shadow opportunities available/li /ul p /p pstrongDCI’s Differentiator:/strongSince 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/p p /p pDCI 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./p p /p pDCI 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./p p /p pFor more information about equal opportunity please see: /p p /p phttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;/p phttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf;/p phttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and/p phttps://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf./p p /p pSecurity Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles/p