Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

12d•$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 with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease, with responsibility for safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. PCTs care for multiple patients and build ongoing relationships with patients who typically receive treatment three times per week. The role also includes educating patients about kidney dialysis. PCTs monitor patients before, during, and after treatment by measuring and recording statistics and observations, and setting up hemodialysis machines. The work involves exposure to blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate. PCTs work as part of a team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, technicians, and leadership, under the supervision of a registered nurse. Paid, extensive training is provided. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the employee may need to float to multiple clinics within the territory during and after training. A flexible schedule is required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may exceed 12 hours, and the work may require extended periods on one's feet.

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 some shifts of 12 or more hours, while on one's feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work with a cross-functional team of clinicians under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Train and work at multiple clinics within the territory as needed.