Patient Care Technician Nocturnal

DaVita Inc.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join their outpatient dialysis center. This full-time, nocturnal role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of patients suffering from chronic kidney disease. As a PCT, you will deliver empathetic care, monitor patients during treatment, and build long-term relationships with those in need. With a focus on teamwork and support, you will collaborate with a diverse group of healthcare professionals. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

PTO cash out

Family resources

EAP counseling sessions

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• Prior dialysis experience is required.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one patient care for dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patients and educate them on kidney dialysis topics.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Patient care

Comfortable around blood and needles

Mixing acid or bicarb

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

2737 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, Oregon, 97212-3037, United States of America

This is a full-time, nocturnal role.

• 3-4 days a week
• 10-12 hour long shifts

This role requires previous dialysis experience!

• Training is NOT available.

DaVita is seeking a 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?

Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals – including nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other experienced PCTs – to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

Some details about this position:

• Prior Dialysis experience is required.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Potential 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.

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 an RN.

What we'll provide:

• 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.

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 12+ 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.

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