Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Detroit, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to expand your knowledge or maybe begin your career in the healthcare realm? Would you want to be part of a holistic team to give life and develop relationships with your patients? If you are someone who loves patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is a place for you! At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Requirements

High School Diploma (HSD) or GED
State Requirement to obtain a Hemodialysis Certification
Comfortable working around blood and needles, mixing acid or bicarb
Desire to enter the healthcare field to care for other people in need
Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
Ability to work in a fast paced setting as part of a team while managing multiple responsibilities at a time

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience a plus
BONENT Certified
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care
Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
Set up and maintain dialysis equipment
Record vital signs and patient data
Educate patients on treatment and kidney health
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members