Overview
Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT Jobs in Boston, Massachusetts, USA at Dialysis Clinic
Overview:
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruitingtop talentinterested 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 solepurposeduring every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offerpaid training,competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a positive,mission-drivenculture.
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 theinterdisciplinaryteam in ensuring safe care and the highest quality outcomes for every patient.
Schedule:Full-Time;
Sundays off; no overnight shifts
Compensation:Pay range 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
Educationreimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Among others
Responsibilities:
What You Can Expect:
Actively participate in infection control, risk management and patienteducationactivities
Guide new patients through 120-dayeducationplan
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:
Excellentcommunication 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 comprehensiveeducationprogram, including classroom group sessions and one-on-one skills training
Dialysis experience not required, job shadow opportunities available
DCIs Differentiator:
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. 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. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes aholistic approachand offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options.
We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives …
Title: Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT
Company: Dialysis Clinic
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Category: Healthcare, Non-Profit
