Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
This job is open for a new DaVita SNF Dialysis den opening in Reno, NV. The CHT works in a 6-chair dialysis den. It is likely to be a 3-day per week schedule with NO on-call. The work site will be located at the Skilled Nursing Facility eliminating the need for patients to travel to an outpatient dialysis center. Training may take place at another DaVita site prior to the new den launch.
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.
- Patient Care: Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
- 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. 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.
Some details about this position
- Your training will include a combination of classroom and hands-on learning, through DaVita’s award-winning training programs
- May be asked to support other local SNF dens
You must have
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST BE CCHT certified
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
You might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves)
- Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST BE CCHT certified
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Paid Training
- CHT License Reimbursement
- Preceptor University
- Professional Development
- Fully Funded Tuition
- Career Coaching
- 100+ CEU Courses
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.