Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • El Paso, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide hands-on dialysis care in a hospital setting. This role will support patients in the Acute (Hospital Services) environment in and around the El Paso, TX area. The company provides paid training and opportunities for career growth in healthcare. DaVita strives to be a community first and a company second, aiming for teammates to experience DaVita as 'a place where I belong.' They are 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. DaVita is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally. The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years. DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home. As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S. The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide. DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe.

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
• Certified Dialysis Patient Care Technician
• Dialysis experience and certification is required - CCHT

Nice To Haves

• No dialysis experience required—just a passion for helping others.
• Previous healthcare experience a plus (CNA, MA, Phlebotomy, CHT, BONENT certified)
• Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.

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

Benefits

• Paid training with ongoing education and career paths
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
• Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
• Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program

What This Job Offers

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