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We put the fun back into teamwork. You'll play an important role at DaVita-and in the lives of patients and their families. As part of our professional team of clinicians, you will be responsible for measuring and recording stats, patient observations, machine set up and other duties to ensure the compassionate, professional delivery of outpatient dialysis services. Focusing on continuously improving the quality of life of our patients, DaVita clinics have opened nocturnal programs across the country. Patient Care Technicians in this program typically work 3 nights a week. This shift allows greater autonomy while providing work/life flexibility for family, school and other activities. This same flexibility is extended to our patients who are afforded the opportunity to dialyze at night, which allows them to keep their normal daily schedule. Nocturnal dialysis allows for slower treatment with reduced flow rates, putting less stress on the body. This is especially beneficial to patients with current dialysis complications related to blood flow and fluid level. If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you. Some details about this position: - Dialysis experience and certification is required.
- A minimum of 6-12 months of professional dialysis experience or the equivalent of education and externship is required.
- This is a full time position working Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, with 10-14 hour shifts around 36 hours per week.
- Need to be flexible to work a 10-14 hour shift
- Ideal candidate will have a great work ethic and good history of attendance at work, be friendly and caring towards patients, work well independently as well as in groups, and be ready to work in a fast paced environment!
A few more details about a PCT's Role: - Provides direct dialysis care to patients, usually looking after 3-4 patients at a time.
- Follows policies and procedures the physicians set
- Takes vital signs and works with needles and blood
- Monitors dialysis machines
- Documentation in patient's charts
- Sterilizes and cleans the dialysis machine and area after patient's session
- Works closely with people - from the patients, to the nurses and physicians
- You will be responsible for monitoring up to four patients at a time for each session, which lasts on average 3-5 hours
We offer career options to fit your lifestyle. Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Dialysis Patient Care Technician: - A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
- Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
- Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
- Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES of the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all inclusive. Filing, typing and other clerical duties as directed by Facility Administrator and other management staff - Assist other staff as assigned by Facility Administrator
- Answer phones, screen calls, take and deliver messages and place calls as directed or necessary
- Accurately maintain and update CIS, Report cards, and other reports
- Verify patient insurance, obtain authorizations, forward copies of forms to corporate
- Arrange patient transportation as needed and assist with physician appointments for patient
- Complete change requisitions and treatments' logs
- Prepare patient charts and obtain consents on all new admissions
- Maintain accurate accounting of all stock items kept in the facility to include dialysis, re-use and office supplies (may work in conjunction with inventory technician)
- Maintain supply of patient and teammate forms
- Proactively monitor and provide information for ordering supplies
- Complete weekly purchase order and submit to FA or other designated manager to authorize purchases
- Assist in preparing monthly inventory supplies
- Receive shipments, research back-ordered items, distribute purchase order as required and completes the order process
- Amend and correct billing/credit problems and retain copy of all incoming invoices
- Comply with DaVita policies and procedures in accordance with state and federal regulations for patient care and services (CMS, HIPAA, OSHA, or other governing agencies)
- Comply with state or federal regulations of the Injury Prevention and Safety Training Program
- Read, understand and follow DaVita patient and teammate policies and procedures including but not limited to all HIPAA requirements
- Gather data for QA/CQI and ensure completeness
- Attend educational activities, in-services, and staff meetings as required
- Knowledge of facility emergency plans and ability to act swiftly, confidently in an emergency
- Familiarity with DaVita programs impacting teammates (including but not limited to: Triple Crown, RN Scholarship, RN New Grad, We Are Here, Tuition Reimbursement, Foundations, etc.)
- Able to work overtime with little or no notice
- Consistent, regular attendance as scheduled is an essential responsibility of this position
- Other duties as assigned
We offer career options to fit your lifestyle. Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Patient Care Technician: - A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter.
- Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average.
- Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential.
- Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions.
- A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future.
- Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation.
This role requires a high school diploma or GED* and current CPR certification (or obtained within 30 days of employment). At least 6-months of prior experience in dialysis as a patient care technician. Dialysis certification required, certification required within 18 months of hire, which includes providing proof of a GED or high school diploma. * PCT candidates may substitute four (4) years of PCT work experience on or before October 14, 2008 in lieu of a high school diploma or GED. Before applying for this position, please watch a short and informative video: PCT VIDEO (click on the link) Join us as we pursue our vision "To Build the Greatest Healthcare Community the World has Ever Seen." Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today. Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply. DaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. DaVita will not consider permanent (green card) or temporary (non-immigrant) immigration sponsorship for Patient Care Technician positions under current United States Immigration and Nationality Laws. DaVita reserves the right to change this policy without notice. nephrology, renal, ESRD, CNA, CCHT, CHT, CCNT, tech, technician, phlebotomy, EMT, CMA, medical assistant, certified medical assistant, MA, dialysis 
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