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DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

Dialysis Experienced Patient Care Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 12
Full-timeBirmingham, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Dialysis experience is listed as a requirement, although the opening overview says no dialysis experience is required and paid training is provided.
  • An accredited high school diploma, General Educational Development credential, or equivalent is required.
  • Candidates must be comfortable working with blood, needles, and medical equipment.
  • Candidates must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Candidates need physical stamina for shifts lasting up to 12 or more hours.
  • Candidates must be flexible to float between facilities as needed.

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 or MA, phlebotomy experience, 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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