Bilingual Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is looking for a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Patient Care Tech to serve our patients at our West Lawn Dialysis Clinic in Chicago IL (60629). We will train you!
Job description
About the Role
DaVita is looking for a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Patient Care Tech to serve our patients at our West Lawn Dialysis Clinic in Chicago IL (60629). We will train you!
Position Details
- Operational hours: Monday - Saturday 4:00 AM - 6:30 PM
- PCTs usually work 10-12 hour shifts / 3-4 days a week with start times as early as 4 AM
- Hours of work may vary during the training period; typically 32-40 hours per week during training
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Paid training: robust, paid training program mixing classroom and hands-on training
- Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
- Training may take place in a facility or training clinic with a class of new teammates
What You Can Expect
- Direct Patient Care: Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment; PCTs care for up to 4 patients at a time
- Technician Duties: Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup; exposure to blood and needles
- Continuous Improvement: Consistently looking for ways to improve processes for patients and teammates
- Building long-term relationships with patients suffering from end stage renal disease receiving treatment on average 3 times/week; responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics
- Team: Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership; PCTs work under the supervision of a RN
- Schedule: Shifts can begin as early as 4:30 am and can vary based on patient needs
Requirements
- Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required
- 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
- Health care experience preferred including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- CHT License Reimbursement
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.