Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care•Pinole, CA

2d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for an outpatient dialysis center. The role provides direct, one-on-one care to patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. No dialysis experience is required; DaVita provides paid, extensive training. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the PCT may float to other clinics during and after training. PCTs work as part of a cross-functional care team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, other technicians, and leadership. The position works under the supervision of a registered nurse and involves caring for multiple patients, monitoring them before, during, and after treatment, and building ongoing relationships with patients who generally receive treatment three times per week. The work involves exposure to blood and needles, and shifts may exceed 12 hours. A flexible schedule is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some shifts of 12 or more hours, while on your feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Flexible schedule and availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience is a plus.
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 recurring dialysis treatment.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work as part of a cross-functional clinical team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.