27 Patient Care jobs in Charlotte

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center. 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. Do you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be?

If you haven't considered Nephrology before, read on as we think that you should.

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.

DaVita which is Italian for "giving life" is working to provide quality service to patients, partners, and teammates. Our mission is to be the Provider, Partner, and Employer of Choice.

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible 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 Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.

Some details about this position:

• No Dialysis experience is required.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic
• Potential to float to various clinics during and after your training
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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 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.

What we'll provide:

• 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

Requirements:

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
• 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 clinics 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.

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned, and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at careers.davita.com/benefits.

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Entry level position working in the home therapies setting under the oversight of the HTRN to assist in coordinating patient appointments and ensuring an outstanding patient experience. Will serve as the point of contact as it relates to the patient's appointment from check in to departure including supporting the Patient Care Teams' needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with administrative duties related to the patient's appointment:

• Greets new and existing patients and notifies Patient Care Team of their arrival.

• Schedules appointments and places appointment reminder calls; including scheduling appointments for access placement and removal.

• Answers home therapy program calls and follows up on voice mails with the applicable care team member.

• Coordinates transportation assistance as needed.

• Prepares room/ space for patient arrival: Ensuring space is clean and meets FMCNA Infection Control standards.

• Places supply orders and follows up on any patient related orders with customer service, as needed.

• Medical Director follow up assistance: MD billing, chart reminders, credentialing, orders and care plan meetings.

• Prepares needed items for each patient including education materials and lab supplies. Tracks extension set changes, vaccine due dates and hospitalizations.

• Tracks transplant referral and any follow up needed.

• Ensures patients' records are available for review.

• Assists with other administrative duties as assigned.

Assists HT RN with the following during patient appointments:

• Assists patients as needed to and from the waiting area.

• Obtains height, weight and vital signs.

• Performs venipunctures for laboratory testing ONLY.

• Processes laboratory samples.

• Follows up on referrals and additional appointments needed from patient appointment.

• Documents patient information as applicable.

Responsible for record and supply room maintenance including but not limited to the following:

• Files and uploads records.

• Stores documents.

• Tracks transfer set changes, Kt/Vs, CIA, POC home visits, vaccines, hospitalizations, infections and monthly education.

• Tracks MD and employee certifications, licensures and annual skills.

• Medical record retention checklist.

• Transplantation-lab collecting and tracking.

• Checks for expired medications, lab tubes and supplies.

• Counting and ordering nonprescription supplies.

• Assists in ordering supplies including medication

In addition:

• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Keeps assigned areas cleaned and stocked for future patient appointments.

• Assures confidentiality of patient information and medical records.

• Participates as part of Care Team Hub in addition to other assigned duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of being in front of a computer as well as phone work.

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

• Maybe exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

• The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and material assist- devices for the heavier items

• May be required to travel to assist in other local Home facilities in the region.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS :

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required

• CPR certified

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 0 to 6 months experience preferred

• Entry level position with strong interest in working in a health care setting.

• Prior experience in a physician office or hospital preferred.

• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite preferred.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Entry level position working in the home therapies setting under the oversight of the HTRN to assist in coordinating patient appointments and ensuring an outstanding patient experience. Will serve as the point of contact as it relates to the patient's appointment from check in to departure including supporting the Patient Care Teams' needs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with administrative duties related to the patient's appointment:

• Greets new and existing patients and notifies Patient Care Team of their arrival.

• Schedules appointments and places appointment reminder calls; including scheduling appointments for access placement and removal.

• Answers home therapy program calls and follows up on voice mails with the applicable care team member. 

• Coordinates transportation assistance as needed.

• Prepares room/ space for patient arrival: Ensuring space is clean and meets FMCNA Infection Control standards.

• Places supply orders and follows up on any patient related orders with customer service, as needed.

• Medical Director follow up assistance: MD billing, chart reminders, credentialing, orders and care plan meetings. 

• Prepares needed items for each patient including education materials and lab supplies. Tracks extension set changes, vaccine due dates and hospitalizations.

• Tracks transplant referral and any follow up needed.

• Ensures patients' records are available for review.

• Assists with other administrative duties as assigned.

Assists HT RN with the following during patient appointments:

• Assists patients as needed to and from the waiting area.

• Obtains height, weight and vital signs.  

• Performs venipunctures for laboratory testing ONLY.

• Processes laboratory samples.

• Follows up on referrals and additional appointments needed from patient appointment.

• Documents patient information as applicable.

Responsible for record and supply room maintenance including but not limited to the following:

• Files and uploads records.

• Stores documents.

• Tracks transfer set changes, Kt/Vs, CIA, POC home visits, vaccines, hospitalizations, infections and monthly education.

• Tracks MD and employee certifications, licensures and annual skills.

• Medical record retention checklist.

• Transplantation-lab collecting and tracking.

• Checks for expired medications, lab tubes and supplies.

• Counting and ordering nonprescription supplies.

• Assists in ordering supplies including medication
  

In addition:

• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.

• Keeps assigned areas cleaned and stocked for future patient appointments.

• Assures confidentiality of patient information and medical records.

• Participates as part of Care Team Hub in addition to other assigned duties as assigned.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of being in front of a computer as well as phone work.

• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels.

• Maybe exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

• This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over.

• The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and material assist� devices for the heavier items

• May be required to travel to assist in other local Home facilities in the region.

SUPERVISION:

• None

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED CREDENTIALS:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D required

• CPR certified

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 0 to 6 months experience preferred

• Entry level position with strong interest in working in a health care setting.

• Prior experience in a physician office or hospital preferred.

• Excellent communication skills; both verbal and written.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite preferred.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Patient Related. Education:Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling ( Technician, Patient Care, PCT, Patient, Registered Nurse, Monitoring, Healthcare

Patient Related. Education:Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling ( Technician, Patient Care, PCT, Patient, Registered Nurse, Monitoring, Healthcare

Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with organization policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies. Responsible for the setup and operation of hemodialysis machines. Assist in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment. Supports the organization commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and CQI Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the organization Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).

Patient Related

• Assist other health care members in providing patient specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate - Online Clearance Monitoring (OLC), Adequacy Monitoring Program (AMP), Urea Kinetic Modeling (UKM), and regarding disease process/access.
• Welcome assigned patients and inquire as to their wellbeing since their last treatment.
• Evaluate vascular access for patency, perform vascular access cannulation, and perform administration of heparin as delegated or as allowed by state law.
• Obtain necessary pre and post treatment vital signs and weight and perform vascular access evaluation pre-treatment
• Initiate dialysis treatment according to prescribed orders including blood flow (QB) and dialysate flow (QD).
• Evaluate intradialytic problems and provide intervention as prescribed by physician order or as directed.
• Monitor patients' response to dialysis therapy.
• Obtain vital signs prior to reinfusion; perform all relevant functions necessary for the discontinuation of treatment - document.
• Discontinue dialysis treatment according to established procedures and evaluate patient prior to termination of venous access - standing & sitting blood pressure
• Obtain Hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings.
• Evaluate the patient prior to discharge.
• Perform and record Pre and Post dialysis evaluation, weight, and vital signs with initial identification.
• Responsible for calculating and entry of individual patients' dialysis machine programming for Ultrafiltration (UF) goal; treatment time; and UF modeling as prescribed.
• Responsible for ensuring appropriate safety alarms are enabled, including Narrow Venous Limits, (NVL) 160.
• Record accurate and timely information regarding vital signs and treatment parameters onto the Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet with initial identification.
• Responsible for accurate documentation of information related to patient treatment including completion of Hemodialysis Treatment Sheet and, if applicable, progress notes.
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition directly to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Observe patient and conduct machine safety checks according to facility policy. Report any change or unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Perform and document any intervention for unusual patient status and document patients' response to intervention.
• Evaluate patients' vascular access during treatment including arterial and venous monitoring pressures, provide appropriate intervention as needed, document and report any unusual findings to the registered nurse or supervisor.
• Obtain all prescribed laboratory testing and prepare specimens for collection.
• Ensure that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
• Monitors patients performing self-care under the supervision of RN.

Staff Related

• Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs under the supervision of a nurse.

Education/Communication

• Follows all organization business policies, procedures and systems incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices
• Maintain environmental integrity and aesthetics - ensure all areas are safe and clean.
• Clean and disinfect dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
• Conduct all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate and perform all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
• Initiate Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.

Record Keeping

• Complete and document ongoing participation in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
• Enters all treatment data into the designated clinical application in an accurate and timely manner.
• Review treatment sheets for completeness, ensure nursing signatures are documented, and ensure omitted entries are completed or corrected by appropriate staff.
• Prepare initial patient chart for admission and compile paperwork for appropriate placement in chart.
• Prepare/print lab requisitions for prescribed or stat Lab specimens according to laboratory destination.
• Collect, label, appropriately prepare and store lab samples according required laboratory specifications.
• Ensure collection of lab specimens by appropriate lab courier.

Infection Control

• Assists in collecting information for infection control audits.
• Supports staff and patient Adherence to infection control practices.
• Follows infection control Policies and Procedures.
• Participates in and reinforces infection control education of patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee as allowed by state law.

Transitional Care Unit

• Follows all newly admitted patients through their first 4 weeks of dialysis and coordinating their transitional dialysis care.
• Reinforces all education and care related matters as it relates to the new patient as allowed by state law.
• Liaisons with appropriate FKC staff members to provide the best patient experience including making sure all disciplines are scheduled to see patient according to plan.
• Assists in assuring patient understanding or home dialysis products, benefits of home and how home dialysis can work for them.
• Sets and performs a treatment on all machines used in the transitional care unit.
• Assist in assuring patient understanding of treatment options including demonstration of the peritoneal dialysis set-up.
• Assists with coordination of transition to patient's modality choice.
• Assists with supply ordering and inventory for TCU.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
• Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
• The position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. This position requires frequent, prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to push and/or pull equipment, exerting up to 15 pounds of force. The employee may be required to lift and to lower solutions on a frequent basis of up to 30 lbs., and on an occasional lift basis up to 40 lbs., as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.

Education and Licenses

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must meet Center for Medicaid/Medicare Services (CMS)-approved state and/or national certification requirements within the required state or CMS timeline.
• All appropriate state licensure, education, and training (if any) required.
• Demonstrated commitment to organization culture, values, and customer service standards.

Experience and Required Skills

• Previous patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred.
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the organization dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/