Patient Care Technician

About the role

DaVita is looking for a Patient Care Tech to serve our patients at our Fargo Dialysis Center in Fargo, ND. We will train you!

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Exposure to blood and needles.
• Continuous Improvement: We are consistently looking for ways to improve processes for our patients and teammates.
• Build long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week.
• Responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of a RN.

Requirements

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Comfortable mixing acid or bicarb.
• Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes!
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Health care experience preferred including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Qualifications

Some Details About This Position
Operational Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PCTs usually work 10-12 hour shifts / 3-4 days a week.
Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours/week during training
Paid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training.
Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic

Skills

None specifically listed in the job posting.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more
Preceptor University: Learn how to become teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies
Opportunity to grow personally and professionally. DaVita is committed to providing robust development opportunities including: Bridge to Your Dreams: Offers high-performing patient care technicians (PCTs) a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.

Pay

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Schedule

Shifts can begin as early as 4:30 am and can vary based on patient needs. Your expected shift will be shared during the interview process.