Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you'll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment.
Job description
Patient Care Technician - Outpatient Dialysis
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you'll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Schedule Overview
PCT will complete paid training over the first 3 months at Kolff Dialysis working approximately 36 hours per week. Post-training, work 3 days/week for a total of 30-32 hours. Shifts are generally 10-11 hours long. More hours are available if willing to float to other nearby clinics. Scheduled days rotate between Monday-Saturday. Incoming PCT will work a mix of opening and closing shifts, which can begin as early as 5am if opening, and end as late as 4:30pm if closing.
Support Staff
You will work alongside 1-2 nurses and 2 other PCTs on the floor.
Requirements
- Accredited High School diploma, GED credential, or equivalent
- Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment
- Physically able to work long shifts on your feet
- Willing to float between local clinics if needed
- Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience
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.