Patient Care Technician

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you'll provide essential care to patients undergoing dialysis, ensuring their comfort and safety. With a focus on teamwork and empathy, you'll build lasting relationships with patients while contributing to their health and well-being. This position offers comprehensive training and a robust rewards package, including medical benefits and a 401(k) match. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Family Resources

EAP Counseling

Backup Child and Elder Care

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for others.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a dialysis setting.
• Monitor patients and educate them on kidney dialysis.

Skills

Patient Care

Empathy

Teamwork

Technology Savvy

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Posting Date

05/07/2025660 Harrison Avenue,Boston,Massachusetts,02118-2304,United States of America

DaVita is seeking a Full Time Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?

DaVita Patient Care Techs are Required to:

• Complete a full time, fully paid training program for 10 weeks

• Interested in Full-Time employment Schedule is variable/rotating: Monday through Saturday, 3 days a week, Sundays OFF

• Flexible/open availability is required

• Comfortable working up to 15 hours per shift

• Early morning 4:30 / 5 AM availability is required

• Seasonal, Part Time or Per Diem schedules are not available

• Ready to Learn Attitude and interested in Career Growth (no prior dialysis experience required!)

• Desire to work in a fast paced, high-energy clinic

• Enjoy working as a team

• Computer/Technology/Mathematically Savvy
  

What you can expect:

• 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.

• Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.

What we'll provide:

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

Additional Requirements:

• 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 15+ hours) on your feet so wear comfortable shoes! Our work ends when it's safe for our patients.

• 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.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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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 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 comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. 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.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Salary/ Wage Range

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

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. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

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