Patient Care Technician

561 25 RoadSuite D,Grand Junction,Colorado,81501,United States of AmericaDaVita 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?If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you

should.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, dietitian,

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.DaVita - which is Italian for "giving life" - is working to provide

quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be

the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your

career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and

compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge

to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six

consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible 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 Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations

Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.Some details about this position:No Dialysis experience is required.Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your

assigned home clinicPotential to float to various clinics during and after your trainingYou must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings,

weekends, and holidaysWhat 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 a RN.What we'll provide:DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match,

paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling

sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care,

maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and morePaid trainingRequirements:Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in needHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be comfortable working around blood and needlesMust be comfortable mixing acid or bicarbPhysical 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.Willingne s 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.