Patient Care Technician - (October Start) - DaVita : Job Details

1221 North 16th Avenue,Yakima,Washington,98902,United States of America Outpatient Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Paid Training! October 2024 start date - Yakima, WA Schedule: Shifts can begin as early as 4am and closing shifts can end as late as 10pm. 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, Cer