Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • Monroeville, AL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for an outpatient dialysis center, offering a unique opportunity to significantly impact the lives of patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease through empathetic and compassionate care. This role serves as an exciting entry point into the healthcare industry, providing extensive paid training to equip individuals with the necessary skills for patient care and to build a professional network. Upon successful completion of training, PCTs will join a multidisciplinary team including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and experienced PCTs. DaVita, whose name means 'giving life,' is committed to being the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice, fostering professional fulfillment and offering clear career advancement paths. These paths include the Clinical Ladders program, the Bridge to your Dreams program for RN tuition assistance, and dedicated training for roles like Facility Administrator and Regional Operations Director. No prior dialysis experience is required for this position. Training may take place at a facility or a separate training clinic, and the role may involve floating to various clinics. A flexible schedule, encompassing mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, is a requirement for this position.

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
• Flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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

• Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment
• Care for multiple patients
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics
• Work under the supervision of a 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, pet insurance, and more
• Paid training
• Tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing (through Bridge to your Dreams program)
• Clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program
• Dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator
• Training to become a Regional Operations Director
• Competitive total rewards package

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