Dialysis Support Technician

Company: Employer
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: May 6, 2021

Job Description:

209 Highland Ave,Waterbury,Connecticut,06,United States of AmericaDialysis Support Technician DaVita is seeking individuals who are interested in supporting their communities as an Dialysis Support Technician. We are hiring immediately for per diem, temporary assignments in support of our direct patient care providers in dialysis.At DaVita, we recognize that COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been a major issue around the world, and especially concerning to dialysis patients and their families. In a world of change, we need individuals who are interested in stepping in to help our current DaVita teammates keep our clinics safe for our patients.Previous health care experience is not required so consider applying today.What you can expect:COVID-19 Screening: Spend the majority of your day within a dialysis clinic screening those who enter clinic facilities by taking their temperature and ensuring everyone who enters the clinic is wearing a mask.Dialysis Support Technician Duties. Assist dialysis patients to and from the scale to their dialysis chair. Technicians will also put on blood pressure cuffs to dialysis patients and ensure of dialysis chairs are wiped down and thoroughly disinfected in between patients. Team. Work alongside with a cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. You will help your team by making CVC packs, stocking the treatment floor, offering phone support and any other additional support the team may need.COVID-19 CDC compliant. With the current state of COVID-19 across the country, DaVita is strictly following the CDC's guidelines put in place for the proper usage of PPEs and the cleaning of our clinics. You can find out more about what DaVita is doing about COVID-19 here.About DaVita and DialysisDaVita teammates work together to deliver kidney care services to more than 206,000 patients across the U.S. DaVita is committed to bold, patient-centric care models, implementing the latest technologies and moving toward integrated care offerings for all. Dialysis patients generally come into a DaVita clinic three times a week and receive their dialysis treatment for up to four hours.Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentMust be ok with working around potential COVID-19 positive patientsPassion for helping othersMust be comfortable being around blood and needlesFlexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as neededWillingness to work across multiple clinics in your area if neededMust wear proper personal protection equipment (PPE) provided by DaVitaAre you ready to make a positive difference in a patient's life?Take the first step atcareers.davita.com.DaVita is an equal opportunity employer - Vet and Disability. To learn more about what this meansclick here.What We'll Provide:More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash outSupport for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace--, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and moreProfessional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted: 05/02/2021

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