Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Woodland, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring an Experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease by delivering care in an empathetic and compassionate way. The position provides paid, extensive training to gain necessary skills and build a network of healthcare professionals. Upon completion of training, PCTs join a holistic team of care professionals, including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other experienced PCTs, to care for patients. The role is described as more than a job, but as giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

Requirements

Dialysis Experience Is Required!
CCHT Or dialysis course is required
Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be comfortable working around blood and needles
Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving treatment.
Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
Work under the supervision of a RN.
Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave
Professional development programs
On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning
Competitive compensation
Retirement Plans
Hospital Care Plans
Paid Training
PTO and Paid Holidays
PTO cash out
Health Saving Account
Flexible Spending Account
Professional Growth Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Options
Critical Care Insurance
Life & Disability Insurance