Hiring Patient Care Technician - PCT (Hospital Services) Shoreline Acutes
Job highlights
Qualifications
No Dialysis experience is required
Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be comfortable working around blood and needles
Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes!
This position also requires successful completion of the pre-employment color blind test, accommodation may be provided
Benefits
Potential to float to various facilities during and after your training
DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:
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 Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more
Paid training
The Wage Range for the role is $21.50 - $33.50 per hour
DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits
Responsibilities
With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live
Training may take place in a facility or a training facility other than your assigned home facility
You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Direct Patient Care
Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment
Our PCTs care for multiple patients
Technician Duties
To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup
Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles
Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week
You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics
Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership
PCTs work under the supervision of a RN
Willingness to train and work across multiple facilities within the territory as needed
We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives