Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Reno, NV

24d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician for a new six-chair skilled nursing facility (SNF) dialysis den in Reno, Nevada. The work site will be at the SNF, allowing patients to receive dialysis there rather than travel to an outpatient dialysis center. The schedule is likely to be three days per week, with no on-call duty. Training may take place at another DaVita site before the new den launches, and the technician may be asked to support other local SNF dens. The Patient Care Technician is responsible for the ongoing care of each patient and works with dialysis registered nurses to provide dialysis care. The role involves direct, one-on-one patient care and monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment. Technicians also measure and record patient statistics and observations and set up hemodialysis machines. The work requires independent judgment, multitasking, and attention to clinical outcomes and patient needs. Training includes classroom and hands-on learning through DaVita training programs. DaVita offers development resources and opportunities for clinical teammates, including pathways to supervisory and leadership skills and a fully funded tuition and career-coaching path for eligible high-performing PCTs to become registered nurses.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CCHT certification; the posting also states that applicants must have a current CHT.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Background in training, teaching, or healthcare education.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing care to dialysis patients and help keep their treatments on track.
Work in conjunction with dialysis registered nurses to provide dialysis care.
Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct patient care.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Multitask to meet the needs of patients, the service, and SNF partners.
May support other local SNF dialysis dens.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace®.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Paid training.
Reimbursement for a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
Preceptor University training.
DSSL and SPARK development opportunities for supervisory and leadership skills.
Bridge to Your Dreams: fully funded tuition and career coaching for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing registered nurse careers.
Access to more than 100 continuing education courses at no cost.
Gateway access to career planning, learning, training, recognition, courses, and continuing education credits.