Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Float Patient Care Technician (PCT) to work in outpatient dialysis care. The role supports patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease through empathetic, compassionate care. Paid, extensive training is provided, after which the PCT works as part of a multidisciplinary care team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other PCTs. The PCT works under the supervision of a registered nurse. This is a float position requiring work at multiple clinics in the region. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the employee may float to different clinics during and after training. The schedule must be flexible enough to accommodate mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may exceed 12 hours, and work continues until it is safe for patients. The majority of the day is spent providing direct, one-on-one care, while caring for multiple patients overall. The PCT monitors patients before, during, and after dialysis, measures and records vital statistics and observations, and sets up hemodialysis machines. The job involves exposure to blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate. PCTs build ongoing relationships with patients who typically receive treatment three times per week and educate them on kidney dialysis topics. The 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 shifts of 12 or more hours, while on your feet.
- Flexible 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 safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct patient care.
- Care for multiple patients and monitor them before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
- Set up hemodialysis machines.
- Build long-term relationships with patients receiving ongoing dialysis treatment.
- Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
- Float to clinics across the region as needed and attend training at an assigned or alternate facility.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match and retirement plans.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- PTO cash out.
- Paid training.
- Hospital care plans.
- Health Savings Account.
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee stock purchase options.
- Critical care insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
- Access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development programs and online leadership and development courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
