Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Napa, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Float Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide care in outpatient dialysis centers. The role offers paid, extensive training and the opportunity to work with a holistic team of care professionals, including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other PCTs. PCTs work under the supervision of a registered nurse and care for patients receiving dialysis for end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease. The position requires coverage at multiple clinics in the region. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the PCT may float to different clinics during and after training. A flexible schedule is required, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may be 12 hours or longer.

Requirements

Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including shifts of 12 hours or more, while on your feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Flexible schedule and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience.
BONENT certification.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, one-on-one patient care during dialysis treatment, ensuring care is safe, comfortable, and hygienic.
Care for multiple patients.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving regular dialysis treatment.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Cover multiple clinics within the region as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match and retirement plans.
Paid time off, paid holidays, and PTO cash out.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Paid training.
Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee stock purchase options.
Health savings account and flexible spending account.
Hospital care plans.
Critical care insurance.
Life and disability insurance.