Dialysis Patient Care Technician-PCT

About the role

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider, with more than 270 locations in 30 states serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. Our mission — “the care of the patient is our reason for existence” — guides every interaction. 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. PCTs are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, ensuring safe care and the highest quality outcomes. DCI offers a lower caregiver‑to‑patient ratio than other providers, paid training, and a positive, mission‑driven culture.

Schedule

Full‑time, four 10‑hour shifts starting at 5 am; Sundays off; no overnight shifts.

Pay

Pay range starts at $17 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 disability 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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 workload accordingly
• Maintain professional working relationships, 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

Location: 1207 17th Street, Portsmouth, OH | Posted: 10/13/2026 | Requisition: 2026‑24373 | Category: Patient Care