Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
No previous healthcare experience required - Paid Dialysis Training provided! Are you looking to expand your knowledge or maybe begin your career in the healthcare realm? Would you want to be part of a holistic team to give life and develop relationships with your patients? If you are someone who loves patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is a place for you!
Job description
What does the PCT role entail?
- Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care
- Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
- Set up and maintain dialysis equipment
- Record vital signs and patient data
- Educate patients on treatment and kidney health
- Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members
- Rotating Schedule of 3 to 4 day work weeks, including rotating Saturday's with Sunday off
- Must be flexible to work early morning and late evening hours, starting and ending times can range from 4:30 am to 8:00 pm or later. Average hours range from 10 to 14+ hours a day
What does a successful PCT look like?
- High School Diploma (HSD) or GED *Please Note this is a State Requirement to obtain a Hemodialysis Certification
- Comfortable working around blood and needles, mixing acid or bicarb
- Desire to enter the healthcare field to care for other people in need
- Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to work in a fast paced setting as part of a team while managing multiple responsibilities at a time
- Healthcare experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.
Requirements
- High School Diploma (HSD) or GED
- Comfortable working around blood and needles, mixing acid or bicarb
- Desire to enter the healthcare field to care for other people in need
- Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to work in a fast paced setting as part of a team while managing multiple responsibilities at a time
- Healthcare experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Backup Child/Elder Care
- Headspace
- EAP
- Parental Leave
- Clinical Ladders
- Bridge to Your Dreams RN Program
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.