Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

63d

About The Position

The PCT works on-site at the Skilled Nursing Facility dialysis den. MUST BE CERTIFIED IN DIALYSIS IN OREGON FOR THIS ROLE. Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a SNF and are transported to dialysis three times a week placing a significant burden on patients and adding significant avoidable costs to the health care system. DSD Services teammates will have access to all the capabilities and resources DaVita has to offer. Teammates must be comfortable working autonomously and have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with cross-functional resources across the Village. In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track. PCTs will work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care. Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment. DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners. Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. Plan to be on your toes at all times. You use your mind constantly. You apply your "core" skills to monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must show a valid and active certification to practice dialysis in Oregon.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track.
• Work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.
• Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Meet and/or exceed clinical outcomes.
• Multitask to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners.
• Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting.
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.

Benefits

• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally.
• Robust development opportunities including DSSL & SPARK for supervisory and leadership skills.
• Bridge to Your Dreams program for high-performing PCTs to become registered nurses through fully funded tuition and career coaching.
• 100+ CEU courses at no cost.
• Gateway web-based application for career planning, learning and training, and recognition.

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