Float Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Float Patient Care Technician (PCT) for outpatient dialysis care. The PCT provides direct, one-on-one care to patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease, helping deliver safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatments. The role includes extensive paid training and work as part of a holistic, cross-functional care team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, technicians, and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a registered nurse and care for multiple patients. This position requires floating to clinics throughout the region. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and floating may be required during and after training. The schedule must be flexible to accommodate mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; some shifts may exceed 12 hours. The role involves exposure to blood and needles and may include mixing acid or bicarbonate. The posted wage range is $25.00–$32.00 per hour, with compensation depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Dialysis experience is required.
- 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 shifts that may exceed 12 hours, while on one's feet.
- Flexible schedule and availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Health care experience, including BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or 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 on kidney dialysis-related topics.
- Build long-term relationships with patients receiving ongoing treatment.
- Float to multiple clinics within the region as needed, including during and after training.
- Work as part of a cross-functional clinical team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) matching and retirement plans.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and PTO cash-out.
- Paid training.
- Hospital care plans.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
- Access to Headspace®.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through Star Learning.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee stock purchase options.
- Critical care insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
