Kate Byrd shared this listing at 10:37 AM on November 4, 2009
Sweet job!
Looking for the Right Candidate:
Dialysis Patient Care Technican -DaVita Dialysis.
DaVita Dialysis is looking for a Experienced Nocturnal Patient Care Technician at one of our South Austin Clinics.
| Category: | Jobs : Healthcare & Nurse |
| Posted: | 4 weeks ago in Austin, TX |
| Description: | We put the fun back into teamwork. You'll play an important role at DaVita-and in the lives of patients and their families. As part of our professional team of clinicians, you will be responsible for measuring and recording stats, patient observations, machine set up and other duties to ensure the compassionate, professional delivery of outpatient dialysis services. Focusing on continuously improving the quality of life of our patients, DaVita clinics have opened nocturnal programs across the country. Patient Care Technicians in this program typically work 3 nights a week. This shift allows greater autonomy while providing work/life flexibility for family, school and other activities. This same flexibility is extended to our patients who are afforded the opportunity to dialyze at night, which allows them to keep their normal daily schedule. Nocturnal dialysis allows for slower treatment with reduced flow rates, putting less stress on the body. This is especially beneficial to patients with current dialysis complications related to blood flow and fluid level. If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you. Some details about this position: This position will require you to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights from 4pm to 4am. REQUIRES dialysis experience Must have strong work tenure in previous positions Must be signed up or already received your Certified Hemodialysis Technician License. We offer career options to fit your lifestyle. Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Patient Care Technician. Fun, relationships-based culture-patient- and teammate-driven FORTUNE 500 stability-with the nation's largest independent provider of dialysis services Training Magazine Top 125 award-winning education Multiple career paths across a variety of cutting-edge modalities Rewards for your stellar performance Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average-treating more than one-third of the dialysis population (that's approximately 100,000 patients!) Exceptional benefits-including the healthcare industry's most generous profit sharing program Dedication above all to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure-at over 800 hospital units and approximately 1,300 outpatient dialysis clinics nationwide This role requires a high school diploma or GED and current CPR certification (or obtained within 30 days of employment). At least 6-months of prior experience in dialysis as a patient care technician. Certified Nurse Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy certification is a huge plus, but not required. Dialysis certification preferred, certification required within 18 months of hire, which includes providing proof of a GED or high school diploma. Why wait? Explore a career with DaVita today. Go to http://careers.davita.com to learn more or apply. DaVita is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing and background verification checks. |