Dialysis Tech PCT

7960 Grand River RdSuite 210,Brighton,Michigan,48114-7336,United States of America

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Tech to give life in the greater Brighton, Michigan area.
You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. If you desireto deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way – the way youd want your own care to be – this is the place to serve.
Contact Recruiter Kinzah Fatima for more detail or for a quick 15min Q&A at kinzah.fatima@davita.com.
After training is complete and you feel comfortable in the role, this PCT position may float to our other outpatient clinics in the greater northern Ann Arbor area, as needed.
Non-negotiable Schedule: Must be available to work alternating schedules 3 – 4 shifts per week.
Days/Hours: Closed on Sundays. MWF 4:00AM start – 8:00PM end depending on patient and clinic need. TTHSa 4:00AM start – 2:00PM end depending on patient and clinic need.
Shift differential for travel, paid mileage.
Compensation increases as you complete different levels of training, and take on more responsibility!

Details & Benefits
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, pet insurance, and more
Paid training
Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic
Float to various clinics during and after your training
You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday

Dialysis Tech Day to Day
25%: Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre- and post-dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets. Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.

25%: Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor sets up and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis (“RO”) water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after the dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; performs appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor.

20%: Collects patient data and reports to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to:
Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses
Documenting patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients
Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed
Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiates dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations

20%: Reviews dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtains information and/or data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents observations and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor.

5%: Performs clerical duties as needed and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts.

Dialysis Tech Requirements
High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in