Patient Care Technician PCT

DaVita Kidney Care • Danbury, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a full-time Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you will provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. No dialysis experience is required, and excellent paid training is provided. Training may occur in a facility or a training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the PCT will float to various clinics during and after training. The role requires a flexible full-time schedule, working 3-4 days per week with 10-12-and/or-14-hour shifts, including alternating Saturdays, with Sundays off. DaVita strives to be a community first and a company second, aiming for all teammates to experience a sense of belonging. The company is an equal opportunity workplace, complying with state and federal affirmative action requirements, and recruits, hires, assigns, and promotes individuals without regard to protected characteristics. DaVita is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally, leading in clinical quality and innovation for over 20 years. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. and an additional 346 centers in 11 other countries. DaVita maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

Requirements

• Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
• Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment
• Physically able to work long shifts on your feet
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
• Set up and maintain dialysis equipment
• Record vital signs and patient data
• Educate patients on treatment and kidney health
• Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members

Benefits

• Paid training with ongoing education and career paths
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
• Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
• Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program
• Competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees