Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • Birmingham, AL

23h • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you’ll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. DaVita is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally. The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. and an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita strives to be a community first and a company second, aiming for all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." The company is an equal opportunity workplace, complying with state and federal affirmative action requirements, and recruits, hires, assigns, and promotes without regard to protected characteristics. DaVita maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks, considering all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, consistent with applicable laws.

Requirements

• Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
• Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment
• Physically able to work long shifts on your feet
• Willing to float between local clinics if needed
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience

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

Benefits

• Paid training
• Ongoing education and career paths
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
• Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
• Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program
• Competitive total rewards package
• Healthcare coverage
• Broad range of other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees