Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
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.
Job description
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. There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.
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
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST BE CCHT certified
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Match
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child and Elder Care
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Paid Training
- CCHT License Reimbursement
- Tuition Funding
- Career Coaching
- Continuing Education 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.