Location: Battle Creek,MI, USA
300 North AvenueRoom 2211,Battle Creek,Michigan,49017-3307,United States of AmericaVaccine No Longer Required, Mandate removed PLEASE NOTE Full Time Non-SeasonalWe are looking for a Patient Care Technician to join our Battle Creek and Marshall Hospital Services Programs.Current dialysis experience with Hemodialysis Certification required for this role. 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.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. Team.Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN. What does this role look like? Work 4 10hr or 3 12hr shifts per week (flexible), alternating weekends Shifts typically start around 7:00am, but this can fluctuate depending on hospital need Usually shifts end 10 - 12hrs later, or when the last patient is safely off the dialysis machine Paid Dialysis Training provided (hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during training) 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 Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed 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. Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required by hosptials in this program, which may include a booster when eligible. (leave in red in job posting - Recruiter, you need to confirm by hospital system the appropriate requirement with the HM.) 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 new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training. Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license. Are you ready to make a positive difference in a patient's life?Take the first step at. DaVita is an equal opportunity employer - Vet and Disability. To learn more abou