Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. No prior dialysis experience is required, as the role includes 9-12 weeks of paid training, which may occur in a facility or training clinic different from the assigned home clinic. The position requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with shifts starting as early as 4:00 AM. Responsibilities involve direct one-on-one patient care, providing safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment, and educating patients on kidney disease. Technicians will monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis, including measuring and recording stats, making patient observations, and setting up hemodialysis machines. The role involves exposure to blood and needles. Patient Care Technicians work as part of a cross-functional team of clinicians, including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarb
• Must be comfortable working 8-12 hour shifts, 3-4 days per week, flexible in schedule

Nice To Haves

• Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment
• Educate patient on kidney disease
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment
• Measure and record patient stats
• Perform patient observations
• Set up hemodialysis machines
• Work on a cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out, support for you and your family
• Paid training
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• 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