Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita Kidney Care is bringing our industry-leading clinical quality to patients on-site at skilled nursing facilities (SNF) through a new team called DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis Services. Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a SNF and are transported to dialysis three times a week, placing a significant burden on patients and adding avoidable costs to the health care system.
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. The PCT will be based at our site in The Laurels of Huber Heights and may be asked to support additional surrounding sites depending on business needs. Operations function Monday through Saturday; scheduled days will vary based on market needs.
- Patient Care: Spending the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
- Complexity: Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes while multitasking 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, monitoring patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
Some details about this position
- Training includes a combination of classroom and hands-on learning through DaVita's award-winning training programs.
- Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic.
- Hours of work may vary during the training period; typically 32-40 hours per week during training.
- May be asked to support other local SNF dens.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- MUST BE OCDT CERTIFIED
- Dialysis clinical experience
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Paid Training
- Retention Bonus
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.