Patient Care Technician

DaVita • Oakland, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join their team in an outpatient dialysis center. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease by delivering empathetic and compassionate care. No prior dialysis experience is required, as DaVita provides paid, extensive training to equip individuals with the necessary skills. Upon successful completion of training, the PCT will join a holistic team of care professionals, including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other experienced PCTs. The position is described as a career based on passion and purpose, not just a job. Training may occur at a facility or a dedicated training clinic, potentially different from the assigned home clinic. PCTs should be prepared for the possibility of floating to various clinics during and after training and must have a flexible schedule to accommodate mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one patient care to ensure safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Care for multiple patients during shifts.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording vital statistics, making patient observations, and setting up hemodialysis machines.
• Build long-term relationships with patients receiving treatment on average 3 times per week.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401K (matching)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees