Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join their team. This role is in an outpatient dialysis center where the PCT will make a difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. The position requires an empathetic and compassionate approach to patient care. No dialysis experience is required, and the role offers paid, extensive training to gain necessary skills and build a network of healthcare professionals. Upon completion of training, the PCT will join a team of nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other experienced PCTs. The role is described as more than a job, but as giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.
Requirements
- 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
- Retirement Plans
- Hospital Care Plans
- Paid Training
- PTO and Paid Holidays
- Health Saving Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Options
- Critical Care Insurance
- Life & Disability Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
