Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Lodi, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Make a real difference in patients’ lives. DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide hands-on dialysis care in a hospital setting. No dialysis experience required—just a passion for helping others. We provide paid training and opportunities to grow your career in healthcare. 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

Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
Comfort working with blood, needles, and medical equipment
Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical stamina for long shifts (up to 12+ hours)
Flexibility to float between facilities as needed
Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience a plus (CNA, MA, Phlebotomy, CHT, BONENT certified)

Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one dialysis care to patients with kidney disease
Monitor and record vital signs, set up dialysis machines, and observe treatment
Support patients physically and emotionally throughout their care
Educate patients on dialysis-related topics
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members