Patient Care Technician - Training Provided!

Company: DaVita
Location: Herndon
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

530 Huntmar Park DrSuite D, Herndon, Virginia, 20170-5144, United States of America

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician, Dialysis (PAID dialysis training provided!) to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. Dialysis experience is NOT required. Our training program equips new teammates to become the best dialysis PCT they can be.

As a PCT with DaVita you will work daytime hours alongside a dynamic team in a growing specialty with opportunities for career advancement and building relationships with patients.

What you can expect:
Competitive Compensation . Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Comprehensive benefits . Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out

Schedule . Shifts are typically 10-12 hours, 3-4 days per week Monday - Saturday (rotating Saturdays). Most of our PCTs work early morning/day shifts. No overnights, no Sundays. Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during training.

Support for you and your family : family resources, counseling sessions, Headspace -, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

Long term patient relationships . You will get to know the patients you serve as a PCT.

Fast paced . Work alongside of a cross functional team of clinicians including nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN. You will work with your head, heart and hands each day.

A clinical leader . DaVita has 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 initiative.

What We'll Provide:
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.
Career paths in healthcare. Whether you choose to remain in a patient facing/caregiving roles or explore other opportunities (leadership operations, corporate functions, integrated care, clinical research), we offer over several careers paths for PCT's.

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
Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
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.

Are you ready to make a positive difference in a patient's life? Take the first step at careers.davita.com .
DaVita is an equal opportunity employer - Vet and Disability. To learn more about what this means click here.

Full vaccination against COVID-19 or a medical/religious exemption is required.
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 and an affirmative action employer. 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.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. 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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