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DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

Dialysis Experienced Patient Care Technician for Hospital

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • An accredited high school diploma, general education development (GED) credential, or equivalent is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working with blood, needles, and medical equipment.
  • The candidate must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • The candidate must have the physical stamina to work long shifts of up to 12 or more hours.
  • The candidate must be flexible to float between facilities as needed.
  • Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, potentially including a booster when eligible.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver one-on-one dialysis care to patients with kidney disease.
  • Monitor and record vital signs, set up dialysis machines, and observe treatment.
  • Support patients physically and emotionally throughout their care.
  • Educate patients on dialysis-related topics.
  • Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous healthcare experience is a plus, including experience as a CNA, MA, or phlebotomist, or CHT or BONENT certification.

About the Company

DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

DaVita provides kidney care services, primarily dialysis, for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, and runs integrated care programs with educational resources. Its services are delivered through dialysis centers, with treatment guided by patient-centered care and tracked using clinical metrics to monitor outcomes; it also offers Kidney Smart classes and risk quizzes to help patients manage kidney health. The company differentiates itself by focusing on value-based, holistic and equitable care across a network, coordinating services to improve results while controlling costs. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and build a robust, equitable kidney-care community.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1979

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