Dialysis Patient Care Technician

As a Patient Care Technician in training, you will play an important role at DaVita and in the lives of patients and their families. As part of our professional team of clinicians, you will be responsible for measuring and recording stats, patient observations, machine set up and other duties to ensure the compassionate, professional delivery of outpatient dialysis services.

Our dialysis Patient Care Technicians work under the supervision of nephrology nurses to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment for patients. They are often the teammates who have the most "one-on-one" time with patients in the facility.

Many PCTs get to know the patients coming in for treatment on a personal basis and develop a good working relationship with them. Our best PCTs also understand the importance of teamwork and collaboration with the other members of the clinical care team. After all, we are all in this together, working toward the same goals: optimal clinical outcomes for our patients and a fun and fulfilling environment for our teammates.

If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off of the clock, then DaVita might be the place for you.

Some details about this training position:

You will be trained for 8-12 weeks with a class of new teammates at a training clinic or facility located in Liberty, MO or Kansas City, KS Training starts Oct 12th, 2015 ***

At the end of your training,our intent is to find you a position within MO or KS area . Clinic locations vary and MUST be flexible to work within the clinic selected by our trainers.

This position requires that you will be willing to 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

Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician:

A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.

Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.

Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.

Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.

A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.

Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.

High school diploma or equivalent required;

Current CPR certification required (or must be obtained within 60 days of employment)

Demonstrated completion of all applicable state requirements in the state in which employed as a dialysis technician (AKA: patient care technician) required

BONENT or CHT certification preferred or as required by state regulation

CNA, Certified Medical Assistant, or Phlebotomy certification preferred

New teammates will be required to obtain certification within 18 months of hire

Join us as we pursue our vision " To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen . "

Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today.

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We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks.

DaVita will not consider permanent (green card) or temporary (non-immigrant) immigration sponsorship for Patient Care Technician positions under current United States Immigration and Nationality Laws. DaVita reserves the right to change this policy without notice.

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