Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

41d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Patient Care Tech to serve our patients at our Grand Forks Dialysis Clinic in Grand Forks, ND. We will train you! This position involves direct patient care, spending the majority of the day in one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. Our PCTs care for up to 4 patients at a time. The role includes technician duties such as monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. You will have exposure to blood and needles. The position also involves building long-term relationships with patients and educating them on Kidney Dialysis related topics. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN within a cross-functional team of clinicians.

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
Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
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

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