Dialysis Trained PCT - with CCHT

Must be trained with experience as a dialysis tech for this Hospital Based Program.

Locations are Nicolette Fairview and South dale in Edina and St. Louis Park

Hours are 0700-1700 but sometimes it can be until 1800.

Work at Fairview Southdale and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in a 5 bed multi-treatment room with 1-2 nurses.

Pay is competitive and aligned with their experience. We have excellent promotion opportunities and growth and we follow clinical ladders. .

Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to put yourself in the driver seat for your career in the dialysis industry.

You will care for patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. You will join a holistic team of care professionals – including nurses, working in the hospital environment supporting the patient to provide safe and full treatments.

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by becoming a PCT II or PCT III.

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 Administer, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.

Our PCT roles do not require previous health care experience so consider applying today.

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 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.

Some details about this position:

• This role typically starts about 7am - be working between 32-40 hours per week

Requirements:

• Dialysis Experience ONLY for this program including CCHT
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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 two hospital systems listed above. .
• BONENT Certified OR Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT),

Are you ready to make a positive difference in a patient’s life? Take the first step at careers.davita.com or EMAIL: your interest to Lori.Howell@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 is required, which may include a booster when eligible.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:

• 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 and more

• Paid training: DaVita offers all dialysis teammates a robust, paid training and education program to help you learn to grow into the future role you desire. .
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• Preceptor University: Learn how to become teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally. DaVita is committed to providing robust development opportunities including:
  • DSSL & SPARK – Gives clinical teammates the chance to develop into supervisory and leadership skills
  • Bridge to Your Dreams: Offers high-performing patient care technicians (PCTs) a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.
  • 100+ CEU courses at no cost
  • Gateway: A web-based application available to teammates for career planning, learning and training, and recognition. It allows you to access new courses and CE credits and explore career paths on your own time. It also has a newsfeed to keep you up to date on Village news and functions as a social platform to connect you to teammates
• We must follow the COVID vaccination requirements for this hospital system

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