Patient Care Technician DSD

DaVita Kidney Care • Alamogordo, NM

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita Kidney Care is launching DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis Services (DSD), a new team focused on providing industry-leading clinical quality to patients on-site at skilled nursing facilities (SNF). This initiative aims to reduce the burden on patients who currently travel for dialysis and lower healthcare costs. DSD teammates will leverage DaVita's resources to build and grow this new service line. The ideal candidate thrives in a start-up environment, is passionate about improving patient lives, and has a proven ability to get things done. Comfort with autonomous work and collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential. In this role, you will be responsible for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track, working in conjunction with dialysis RNs. The primary work schedule is Full-Time, based at our site dialysis den in the Premier Washington - Oak Springs facility, with potential to support surrounding sites. Operations run Monday through Saturday, with scheduled days varying based on market needs. DSD Dialysis care is complex yet fulfilling, with a focus on meeting and exceeding clinical outcomes. Multitasking is expected to meet the needs of the service, patients, and SNF partners. You will provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting, requiring constant use of critical thinking and core skills to monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Witnessing the impact of your care on patients' lives is a key source of job satisfaction.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track.
• Work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.
• Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting.
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Paid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a very structured and robust, PAID training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills to keep you on track every step of the way, with hands on learning on the clinical floor with patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED