Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Pinole, CA

22d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide direct care to patients receiving outpatient dialysis for end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. No dialysis experience is required; paid, extensive training is provided. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the PCT may be asked to float to various clinics during and after training. After training, the PCT works as part of a multidisciplinary care team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, other PCTs, and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves substantial one-on-one patient care, including exposure to blood and needles, and requires schedule flexibility across mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

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 that may exceed 12 hours, while on your feet.
Flexible schedule and ability 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 is a plus.
BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct one-on-one patient care.
Care for multiple patients receiving dialysis treatment.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving treatment, typically three times per week.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) matching and retirement plans.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid training.
PTO cash out.
Health savings account and flexible spending account.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace®.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through Star Learning.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee stock purchase options.
Hospital care plans and critical care insurance.
Life and disability insurance.