Patient Care Technician - PCT (Hospital Services) Pittsburgh Acutes

DaVita Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Patient Care Technician to join their dedicated team in providing life-saving care to patients with kidney disease. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while gaining valuable experience in the healthcare field. With comprehensive training and support, you will develop essential skills while working alongside a team of healthcare professionals. The position involves direct patient care, monitoring treatment, and building lasting relationships with patients. If you are passionate about helping others and ready to embark on a rewarding career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Training

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Pet Insurance

EAP Counseling Sessions

Qualifications

• Desire to care for others in a healthcare setting.
• Comfortable working with blood and needles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patients and maintain hemodialysis machines.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Ability to Work with Needles

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Patient Care Technician - PCT (Hospital Services) Pittsburgh Acutes

Apply remote type On-Site locations 03676 - Pittsburgh Acutes

time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0393772

Posting Date 04/08/2025 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15212, United States of America

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in a hospital setting. 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.

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 gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. 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:

This position will support Select Specialty, West Penn Hospital, Encompass Health, and Wexford Hospital.

• No Dialysis experience is required.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training facility other than your assigned home facility
• Potential to float to various facilities 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.

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 facilities 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.
• This position also requires successful completion of the pre-employment color blind test, accommodation may be provided

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 an affirmative action employer.