Patient Care Technician
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician provides ongoing dialysis care to patients in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), working in conjunction with dialysis registered nurses. The role involves substantial direct, one-on-one patient care and independent work in a complex setting, with a focus on safe, comfortable, and hygienic treatments and meeting clinical outcomes. The technician monitors patients before, during, and after treatment, records measurements and observations, and sets up hemodialysis machines. Multitasking and critical thinking are important to meet the needs of patients and SNF partners. The primary location is DaVita SNF Dialysis at Haven Sky Harbor in Phoenix, Arizona. The technician may be asked to support other local SNF dialysis locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Goodyear, and must be willing to do so. The posting describes a likely schedule of three days per week with no on-call duties. Training includes classroom and hands-on learning through DaVita training programs.
Requirements
- Current CCHT certification is required.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Dialysis experience required.
Nice To Haves
- Training, teaching, or healthcare education background.
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct patient care.
- Work in conjunction with dialysis registered nurses to provide dialysis care.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
- Set up hemodialysis machines.
- Manage multiple care needs in an independent setting and contribute to clinical outcomes.
- Support other local SNF dialysis locations when needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off and PTO cash out.
- Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
- Access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Paid training.
- Reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
- Preceptor University training.
- Development opportunities through DSSL and SPARK.
- Fully funded tuition and career coaching through Bridge to Your Dreams for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing registered nursing.
- More than 100 CEU courses at no cost.
- Access to Gateway for career planning, learning, training, recognition, and CE credits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
