Patient Care Technician

7 days ago

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States DaVita Inc. Full time
705 28th St, Grand Rapids, Michigan, , United States of America

DaVita Kidney Care is hiring for a Patient Care Technician to join our team in the Grand Rapids, MI area

About the Role

  • Support your local community and build meaningful relationships with your patients and teammates
  • Monitor, educate, and provide quality care before, during, and after dialysis treatment
  • Make a positive impact in the lives of people living with kidney disease and their loved ones
Responsibilities Breakdown

  • 25%: Receive patients into treatment/exam area; record vitals pre- and post-dialysis: weight, temperature, and blood pressure; measure, monitor, and record vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients during treatment; obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.
  • 25%: Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor set up and monitor dialysis machines and reverse osmosis ("RO") water system for correct functioning, respond to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after patient dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantle, clean, and disinfect dialysis machinery and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; perform appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor.
  • 20%: Collect patient data and report to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to:
  • Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses
  • Documenting patient observations and seeking guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients
  • Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed
  • Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiate dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations
  • 20%: Review patient's dialysis prescriptions, note general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtain information and/or data to determine compliance to patient's dietary or medication regimen; document observations and review with nurse and/or preceptor.
  • 5%: Perform clerical duties as needed and review with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts.
Education, Experience, and Required Skills

  • High School Diploma (HSD) or GED is required for all hires
  • Must be comfortable working around blood and with needles
  • Passionate about healthcare and delivering quality patient care
  • Qualities: Reliable, caring, compassionate, collaborative, dependable, responsible, attentive
  • Healthcare experience is a plus but NOT required. i.e. BONENT/ Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certifications, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Phlebotomy certification, experience working with patients in a hospital or healthcare facility
  • Ready to learn and grow attitude
Schedule

  • 3 to 4 days a week, including rotating Saturdays
  • Shift schedules range between 10-12 hours per day
  • Opening shifts may begin as early as 4:00am, closing shifts may end as late as 7:00pm
  • NO late night, overnight, or Sunday shifts
  • Please note at this time we do not have the schedule flexibility to hire students. If you are a student looking for a seasonal role or patient-facing hours, please visit
Benefits

  • Community First Company Second- find a place in the healthcare field where you belong with a team and patients who value you
  • Direct patient care work, impactful, long-term relationships with patients and teammates
  • Growth and advancement- comprehensive paid training, leadership and development programs, scholarship opportunities, career path options, dialysis certification reimbursement
  • Option to pursue an RN degree- DaVita's Bridge to Your Dreams program provides PCT teammates with financial assistance and access to courses and resources to help you achieve your registered nursing license
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance, paid time off, HSA & FSA, retirement plans, and more
  • Competitive pay and wage increases
Application and Decision

  • Application: Submit your online application and complete "DaVita Careers Assessment" sent to your email from
  • Review: Once your assessment is submitted, a recruiter will review your application and contact you to schedule next steps
  • Interview: Meet and interview with our local leadership team at your desired dialysis clinic
  • Decision: Your recruiter or hiring manager will contact you to extend a formal offer, if you are selected for the position
  • Final Step: Once you accept and sign your offer, you will complete necessary pre-hire paperwork and background checks to become a DaVita teammate In accordance with Federal Law, all DaVita facilities maintain a drug-free workplace policyTo learn more about our hiring process, click here

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Questions?

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.

We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed Diversity & Belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer.

As such, individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range


Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

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