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ISD Brandon, LLC. Dialysis PCT CCHT Required-For Hospital Setting in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
This is a Job Description for a Dialysis PCT CCHT Required -- For Hospital Setting in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Summary: Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals -- including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs -- to care for our patients. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Direct Patient Care. Spend most 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.
Requirements
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Dialysis experience and certification. 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 facilities 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. This position also requires successful completion of the pre-employment color blind test, accommodation may be provided
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.