Full-Time

Patient Care Technician

Posted on 10/28/2024

DaVita

DaVita

10,001+ employees

Provides comprehensive kidney care services

Healthcare

Entry

Austin, TX, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be comfortable working around blood and needles
  • Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
  • 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 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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

DaVita provides specialized kidney care services for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD). The company offers a variety of services, including dialysis treatment, kidney health education, and dietary guidance, all aimed at improving patient outcomes. DaVita operates a network of dialysis centers and integrated care programs that focus on value-based care, which means they prioritize the quality of care over the quantity of services provided. This approach allows them to track clinical metrics to enhance treatment effectiveness. Additionally, DaVita offers educational resources like Kidney Smart classes and risk quizzes to empower patients in managing their kidney health. The company's goal is to transform kidney care by providing holistic and equitable services, ultimately building a supportive healthcare community.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Denver, Colorado

Founded

1979

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion offers DaVita opportunities to improve patient access and care.
  • AI integration can enhance predictive analytics and personalized treatment plans for patients.
  • Growing home dialysis trend aligns with DaVita's expansion of home dialysis services.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from biotechnology firms could disrupt DaVita's dialysis-focused model.
  • Recent $34 million settlement for kickback violations poses legal and financial risks.

What makes DaVita unique

  • DaVita focuses on comprehensive kidney care, including dialysis and patient education.
  • The company emphasizes value-based care to improve outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
  • DaVita leverages clinical metrics to enhance treatment efficacy and patient-centric care.

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