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Patient Care Technician
DaVita Kidney Care. Assist registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for End-Stage Kidney Disease patients .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in providing dialysis treatment and patient care for End-Stage Kidney Disease patients, including monitoring vital signs and managing dialysis equipment. Holds essential certifications and possesses strong organizational skills for effective patient documentation and communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)Hemodialysis Care ExperiencePatient Education ReinforcementDialysis Machine OperationBasic Computer Skills
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Hard Skills
Dialysis Treatment AssistanceVital Signs MonitoringPatient Data CollectionCannulation TechniquesDialysis Prescription ReviewFluid Therapy MonitoringEquipment Cleaning and DisinfectionCharting and Lab RequisitionsWeight MeasurementBlood Sample Collection
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibilityAttention to DetailPatient Observation
Tools & Technologies
Dialysis MachinesReverse Osmosis Water SystemsElectronic Medical Record SystemsMS WordOutlook
Certifications & Qualifications
Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Industry Keywords
End-Stage Kidney DiseaseUltrafiltrationVascular AccessPatient ParametersSafety Checks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for End-Stage Kidney Disease patients
- Recommend dialysis plans for ultrafiltration to registered nurses
- Reinforce patient education initiated by the licensed nurse
- Receive patients, weigh them, record pre- and post-dialysis blood pressure and temperature, and document data on dialysis flow sheets
- Perform and record vital signs and patient parameters; obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepare them for shipment
- Collect patient data and report vascular access status, abnormal parameters, and patient observations to the nurse/preceptor
- Initiate and terminate dialysis using approved accesses, cannulation, or central venous catheter techniques
- Review dialysis prescriptions, observe patient condition, monitor fluid therapy/treatments, and document activities
- Set up, test, and monitor dialysis machines and reverse osmosis water systems; respond to alarms and perform safety checks
- Dismantle, clean, and disinfect dialysis equipment
- Perform clerical tasks including charting, lab requisitions, supply ordering, and appointment coordination
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 3 months of hands-on hemodialysis/dialysis care provided within the past 12 months required
- Completed and active Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification required upon hire
- Accredited High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) credential, or equivalent
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required (or obtained within 60 days of employment)
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems
- Ability to lift a minimum of 5 lbs up to 50 lbs unassisted, perform repetitive physical movement, and stand for long periods
- Flexible schedule and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Availability for 3–4 days/week with a minimum of two Saturdays/month
- Shifts may start as early as 3:00 AM
Benefits
Comp & perks- 401k match
- Healthcare coverage
- Competitive total rewards package
- Equal opportunity workplace
- Minimum wage details available by location