Patient Care Technician

Davita Inc.; Fruitland (ID, MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare company as a Patient Care Technician, where you'll provide vital care to patients undergoing dialysis. With paid training and opportunities for career advancement, you will work in a supportive environment focusing on patient well-being. This role requires flexibility, a high school diploma, and a desire to help others. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and a rewarding career path in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Paid training

Tuition assistance

401(k) match

Qualifications

• Comfortable handling blood and needles.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one patient care for dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.

Skills

Desire to enter health care

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

BONENT Certification

Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)

Phlebotomy certification

Job description

Posting Date

05/12/2025815 Nw 13th St,Fruitland,Idaho,83619-2316,United States of America

Outpatient Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Paid Training!

Ontario, OR & Fruitland, ID (will work between both clinics)

Schedule: Shifts can begin as early as 4am and closing shifts can end as late as 9pm.Shifts are scheduled well in advance and are 8-12 hours in length. Typically, our teammates work 3-4 days per week and are expected to work rotated Saturdays.We are closed on Sundays! An overview of the schedule will be shared during the interview process.

Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals - including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs and gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

To help advance your career, DaVita launched Clinical Ladders for PCTs. This program empowers you to be in the driver's seat of your career. Since DaVita is a pay-for-performance company, these ladders come with the opportunity to develop and increase your earning potential at each point of your career.

DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program allows PCT teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and are in good standing, eligibility to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administer, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire!

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 up to 4 patients at a time.
• 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.
• Continuous Improvement:We are consistently looking for ways to improve processes for our patients and teammates as we aim to build the greatest health care community the world has ever seen.
• Building long-term relationshipswith 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.

Some details about this position:

• Training may take place in a nearby clinic with teammates other than your assigned home clinic.
• Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week.
• There is potential to float to other nearby clinics during and after your training
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work opening shifts, closing shifts, rotated Saturdays, and holidays. The schedule is made at least 1 month in advance.

Requirements:

• True desire to enter the health care field & care for other people in need
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be comfortable handling blood and needles
• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
• Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, rotated Saturdays and some holidays.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Health care experience is DESIRED not required: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our 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 and more
• Paid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training.
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• Preceptor University: Learn how to become teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally. DaVita is committed to providing robust development opportunities.

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. 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.

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

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.