Dialysis Support Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is seeking individuals who are interested in supporting their communities as a Dialysis Support Technician. We are hiring immediately for per diem, temporary assignments in support of our direct patient care providers in dialysis. Previous health care experience is not required.
Job description
What you can expect
- COVID-19 Screening: Spend the majority of your day within a dialysis clinic screening those who enter clinic facilities by taking their temperature and ensuring everyone who enters the clinic is wearing a mask.
- Dialysis Support Technician Duties: Assist dialysis patients to and from the scale to their dialysis chair. Technicians will also put on blood pressure cuffs to dialysis patients and ensure dialysis chairs are wiped down and thoroughly disinfected in between patients.
- Team: Work alongside a cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. You will help your team by making CVC packs, stocking the treatment floor, offering phone support and any other additional support the team may need.
- COVID-19 CDC compliant: DaVita is strictly following the CDC's guidelines for the proper usage of PPEs and the cleaning of our clinics.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be ok with working around potential COVID-19 positive patients
- Passion for helping others
- Must be comfortable being around blood and needles
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Willingness to work across multiple clinics in your area if needed
- Must wear proper personal protection equipment (PPE) provided by DaVita
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be ok with working around potential COVID-19 positive patients
- Passion for helping others
- Must be comfortable being around blood and needles
- Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Willingness to work across multiple clinics in your area if needed
- Must wear proper personal protection equipment (PPE) provided by DaVita
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
- Professional Development Programs
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.