Patient Care Technician Float

DaVita • Southport, NC

305d

About The Position

The PCT Float works on-site at the Skilled Nursing Facility dialysis dens. MUST ALREADY BE CCHT CERTIFIED FOR THIS ROLE. Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a Skilled Nursing Facility and are transported to dialysis three times a week, placing a significant burden on patients and adding significant avoidable costs to the healthcare system. DSD Services teammates will have access to all the capabilities and resources DaVita offers. Teammates must be comfortable working autonomously and have demonstrated collaboration with cross-functional resources across the Village. In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track. PCTs will work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care. Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment. DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners. Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. Plan to be on your toes at all times. You use your mind constantly. You apply your 'core' skills to monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must show a valid and active CCHT on the NNCC website.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one patient care for dialysis treatment.
• Collaborate with dialysis RNs to ensure patient care.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Set up hemodialysis machines and record patient stats.
• Meet and exceed clinical outcomes in patient care.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid training: DaVita offers a robust, paid training program.
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED