Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita Kidney Care is bringing our industry-leading clinical quality to patients on-site at skilled nursing facilities (SNF) through a new team called DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis Services. 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.
Job description
What you can expect
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. Your primary work schedule will be a Full-Time position. The PCT will be based at our site dialysis den in the Hudson Springs SNF and will be asked to support additional surrounding sites depending on business needs. Operations function Monday through Saturday. Scheduled days will vary based on market needs.
Complexity
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.
Autonomy and Critical Thinking
Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. 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.
You must have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST BE OCDT CERTIFIED
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
You might also have (nice-to-haves)
- Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST BE OCDT CERTIFIED
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Paid Training
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.