Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to provide care in an outpatient dialysis center for patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. No dialysis experience is required; paid, extensive training is provided. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic, and the technician may float to various clinics during and after training. The PCT spends most of the day providing direct, one-on-one care to multiple patients, supporting safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. The role includes monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment; measuring and recording statistics; observing patients; setting up hemodialysis machines; and educating patients about kidney dialysis. The position involves exposure to blood and needles and working with acid or bicarbonate mixtures. PCTs work as part of a cross-functional clinical team and under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Requirements
- Desire to enter the health care field to 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 that may exceed 12 hours, while on one's feet.
- Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
- Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Nice To Haves
- Health care experience is a plus.
- BONENT certification.
- Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
- Phlebotomy certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care during dialysis treatment, helping ensure it 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 recurring treatment.
- Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
- Work with a cross-functional team of technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership under RN supervision.
- Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match and retirement plans.
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and PTO cash out.
- Paid training.
- Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
- Access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Maternity and paternity leave.
- Professional development and virtual leadership and development courses.
- Hospital care plans.
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee stock purchase options.
- Critical care insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Professional growth opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
