Patient Care Technician

Davita Inc.; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dialysis Patient Care Technician to deliver high-quality patient care for those suffering from End Stage Renal Disease. The role requires technical skills, training, and a caring demeanor to ensure the best outcomes for patients while working closely with medical equipment.

Benefits

Annual raises above industry standard

Recognition for dialysis experience

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience preferred in dialysis.
• BLS/CPR certification required for Experienced PCTs.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Initiate cannulation and perform hemodialysis machine setup.
• Record patient stats and observations.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring

Compassion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Dialysis Patient Care Technician

Our Patient Care Technicians provide high quality patient care to patients suffering from the most advanced stage of chronic kidney disease, known as END Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). As a PCT you will monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, initiating cannulation, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Our Patient Care Technicians have a combination of technical skills and genuine passion needed to develop deep relationships with patients and improve their quality of life. Dialysis experience preferred.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.


• Must have a desire to care for people and be comfortable working around blood and needles.


• Experienced PCT's must have current certification from BONENT, NNCC, or NNCO or if applicable other state approved certification.


• Experience PCT's are required to have current BLS/CPR certification.

Why choose Innovative Renal Care?

• Be part of a team that makes a difference in people's lives!


• Annual raises significantly above industry standard.


• We recognize your most recent dialysis experience to calculate paid time off accrual.

Our team lives by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, results Driven, and Everyone Counts!

• Integrity - Deliver on our promises with dedication and clarity.


• Innovation - Engage and empower others by sharing ideas and successes.


• Compassion - Treat patients and their families with the utmost respect and empathy.


• Accountability - Take ownership when resolving issues and solving problems, trusting others to support us.


• Results Driven - Keep raising the bar for our own performance, helping and encouraging our colleagues to do the same.


• Everyone Counts - Respect people of all backgrounds. Strive to create a diverse and equitable workplace.

Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Qualifications

Education

High School (required)

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