Patient Care Technician

DaVita Hiring Patient Care TechniciansDaVita is hiring Patient Care Technicians to administer hemodialysis to our dialysis patients! Dialysis experience is not required; we spend the first 9-12 weeks of employment in classroom and hands-on training!Must be comfortable working around blood and needles. Clinical ladders to advance your career and become a PCT II or PCT III. Bridge to Your Dreams program supports PCTs getting their RN license or ASN. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.Schedule Qualifications to Become a PCT at DaVita:Clinic operating hours range from 4:00AM – 9:30PM, Monday - Saturday, closed SundaysAll clinicians must be flexible to work 3-4 shifts per week, rotating SaturdaysSchedules are made 3-4 weeks in advance, shifts are 10-12hrsRequirements to Become a PCT:High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited high school or GED program.Must be comfortable working around blood and needlesMust be comfortable mixing acid or bicarbPhysical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.Expectations of Working as a PCT at DaVita:Direct Patient Care. 1:1 patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. PCTs care for 4 patients at a time.Technician Duties. Monitor patients before, during, after dialysis treatment. Measure and record stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.Continuous Improvement. Constantly look for ways to improve processes for patients and teammates, as we aim to build the greatest health care community the world has ever seen.Building long-term relationships. ESRD patients require dialysis treatment on average 3 times/week. Educate patients on kidney disease.Team. Work with technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.DaVita Provides Benefits:Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) licenseComprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and morePaid trainingDaVita is an equal opportunity employer: Vet and Disability. To learn more about what this means click hereThis position will be open for a minimum of three days.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.Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.