Patient Care Technician (PCT)

DaVita • Chico, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease by delivering care in an empathetic and compassionate way. This position is described as giving life and a career based on passion and purpose, rather than just a job. Dialysis experience is not required, and the role provides paid, extensive training to gain necessary skills and build a network of healthcare professionals. Upon completion of training, the PCT will join a team of care professionals including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other experienced PCTs.

Requirements

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Dialysis experience is required.
• Healthcare experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of the day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Care for multiple patients.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Build long-term relationships with patients suffering from end-stage renal disease.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of an RN.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Headspace®
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Professional development programs
• On-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning
• Competitive compensation
• Retirement Plans
• Hospital Care Plans
• Paid Training
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• PTO cash out
• Health Saving Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Stock Purchase Options
• Critical Care Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED