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5240 W Lowell Ave,Spokane,Washington,99208-6499,United States of America Outpatient FLOAT Dialysis Patient Care Technician LOCATION - Will work between 4 clinics in Spokane, and potentially outside of this area REQUIRED FOR FLOAT: At least 1 year of dialysis specific patient care experience Schedule: Opening shifts can begin as early as 3:30am, and closing shifts can end as late as 10pm.The schedule is made in advance and shifts are 8-12 hours in length. Typically, our teammates work 3-4 days per week and are expected to work rotated Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays! An overview of the schedule will be shared during the interview process. Training Schedule: Training is paid, and takes place 4 days per week, 36 hours per week, which includes rotated Saturdays. 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 join a holistic team of care professionals - including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs and gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live. It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose. To help advance your career, DaVita recently launched Clinical Ladders program for PCTs. This program empowers you to be in the driver's seat of your career. Since DaVita is a pay-for-performance company, these ladders come with the opportunity to develop and increase your earning potential at each point of your career. DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program allows PCT teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and are in good standing, eligibility to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administer, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire! 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. Building long-term relationshipswith 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. Some details about this position: Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during training You must be flexible on the final home clinic placement as it may be in a different location; there is also the potential to float to various clinics during and after your training You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work opening shifts, closing shifts, rotated Saturdays, and holidays. The schedule is made at least 1 month in advance. Full-time teammates work 3-4 days per week Monday-Saturday. We are closed on Sunday. Requirements: Desire to enter the health care fi