Float Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Antioch, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Float Patient Care Technician (PCT) for its outpatient dialysis centers. The role provides direct care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease, including safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. PCTs care for multiple patients and work as part of a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, including nurses, dietitians, social workers, other technicians, and leadership. The position works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Dialysis experience is required. The PCT monitors patients before, during, and after dialysis; records measurements and observations; and sets up hemodialysis machines. The role also involves building relationships with patients receiving treatment an average of three times per week and educating them about kidney dialysis. The position requires floating to clinics in the region, potentially during and after training. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. Work includes exposure to blood and needles, mixing acid or bicarbonate, and shifts that may exceed 12 hours. The posted wage range is $25.00–$32.00 per hour. Benefits eligibility begins on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment.

Requirements

Dialysis experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some shifts of 12 or more hours, while on your feet.
Flexible schedule and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience.
BONENT certification.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, one-on-one care to patients receiving dialysis treatment.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Educate patients about kidney dialysis topics.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving recurring dialysis treatment.
Float to clinics throughout the region as needed, including during and after training.
Work with a cross-functional care team under RN supervision.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) matching and retirement plans.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and PTO cash out.
Paid training.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace®.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Professional development programs and virtual leadership and development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee stock purchase options.
Health savings account and flexible spending account.
Hospital care plans and critical care insurance.
Life and disability insurance.
Professional growth opportunities.