Patient Care Technician (Dialysis Experience Required)

About the role

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide care in an outpatient dialysis center. The role involves caring for patients with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease, delivering care in an empathetic, compassionate manner.

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of your day in direct patient care, monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record stats, perform patient observations, and set up hemodialysis machines.
• Build long-term relationships with patients, who receive treatment 3 times per week on average.
• Provide education on kidney dialysis-related topics to patients.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership.
• Operate under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).

Requirements

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for others in need.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.
• 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 a plus, including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Qualifications

Some Details About This Position:

• Dialysis experience is required.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Float to various clinics during and after your training.
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.