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RN - Children's Medical Services
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Discipline: RN
~ Shift: 12 hours
~ Employment Type: Travel
Coast Medical Service is a nationwide travel nursing & allied healthcare staffing agency dedicated to providing an elite traveler experience for the experienced or first-time traveler. Coast is featured on Blue Pipes' 2023 Best Travel Agencies and named a 2022 Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm & 2023 First Half Top Rated Healthcare Staffing Firm by Great Recruiters. Please apply here or contact a recruiter directly to learn more about this position & the facility, and/or explore others that may be of interest to you. Coast Medical Services Job ID #32380225. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Post Partum,07:00:00-19:00:00
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~ Health Care FSA
Medical Staff Services Coordinator
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**Introduction**
Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Medical Staff Services Coordinator today with Catholic Medical Center.
**Benefits**
Catholic Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
+ Colleague recognition program
+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits ( Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._
Come join our team as a Medical Staff Services Coordinator. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!
**Job Summary and Qualifications**
The Medical Staff Services Coordinator assists with implementation of and compliance with credentialing initiatives/processes. The incumbent is expected to maintain a working knowledge of applicable HCA Healthcare and Parallon Credentialing Processing Center (CPC) policies, accreditation standards and regulations associated with medical staff services, and play a key role in the integration of HCA Clinical Strategies and HCA systems.
1. Medical Staff Administration
Develop facility credentialing policies in accordance with accreditation/regulatory standards, HCA Healthcare policies, and medical staff bylaws.
Facilitate meetings (develop agendas, maintain meeting minutes, coordinate followup) for the following committees:
+ Medical Executive Committee
+ Credentials Committee
+ Leadership Council d. Other Medical Staff Committee, Department and Service Meetings as assigned.
Coordinate the work of the Leadership Council in matters related to practitioner health and professional conduct, and support functions for continued monitoring.
Coordinate other facility committees as assigned.
Maintain the official emergency call schedule and records for call compensation payments.
Manage correspondence between facility and individual medical staff members.
Provide support functions to medical staff officers in performance of their duties.
Prepare credentialing reports for medical staff leaders, committees, and the governing body.
Develop, maintain, and distribute medical staff governance documents (i.e. bylaws, rules & regulations, policies) and implement annual review process.
Serve as the primary liaison between the facility, Division Medical Staff Services and the CPC.
Ensure all facility non-privileged practitioner processes in accordance with Ethics & Compliance Policy CSG.QS.002 to include updates to the electronic Security Access Catholic Medical Center Form (eSAF) Tool to trigger provisioning and/or deprovisioning of system access to align with a practitioner's status.
Ensure tokens of appreciation and gifts provided to members of the medical staff are reported to the ECO to log on the Business Courtesy Log, in accordance with Ethics & Compliance Policies LL.022, EC.005, EC.006, and EC.008.
If applicable, Coordinate the collection and handling of medical staff dues and other fees in accordance with Ethics & Compliance Policy TRE.001.
Update Meditech Practitioner Dictionary/Database to be consistent with practitioner data in Cactus.
Participate in planning for future medical staff recruitment.
Develop annual business plan and develop and supervise annual budget if assigned.
Edit and write a medical staff newsletter or maintain the medical staff related section of facility website, or other sources of medical staff news and information.
Maintain and distribute master medical staff calendar of activities.
Manage medical staff hotline.
2. Medical Staff Education
Facilitate orientation for new medical staff members (in partnership with other key stakeholders to include Director of Advanced Clinical and IT&S personnel).
Facilitate orientation for new officers, committee members and governing body.
Provide education to administrators and department directors regarding CPC operations and MSSD operations, privileging (including temporary and disaster privileging), and non-privileged practitioner credentialing.
Facilitate any continuing medical education (CME) programs offered through the facility.
3. Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance
Serve as the facility's subject matter expert regarding relevant accreditation and regulatory requirements related to the medical staff.
Notify the CPC, Division MSS and corporate teams of any upcoming or ongoing surveys relative to credentialing, privileging and PPE/peer review activities and functions.
Coordinate accreditation, regulatory, and any internal surveys relative to credentialing, privileging and PPE/peer review activities and functions.
Respond to any reviews, accreditation and regulatory compliance citations or deficiencies by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
4. Facility-based Credentialing Tasks
Apply the credentials evaluation process uniformly to all RFC/applications and RRFC/re-applications to ensure compliance with internal credentialing procedures.
Process each RFC/application and R-RFC/re-application received from the CPC that has a flag in accordance with CPC-32 and MSS-002 policy.
Verify applicant identity in accordance with MSS-004.
Forward any updated information received from a practitioner to the Division MSS/CPC in a timely manner. Catholic Medical Center
Compile and analyze any available internal data and information for an assessment of qualifications and competencies for each R-RFC/re-application.
+ CME credits in accordance with medical staff bylaws.
+ Volume
+ Focused or ongoing professional practice evaluations (FPPE/OPPE), performance improvement, utilization patterns, peer review, or other performance information.
Facilitate review, assessment, and authenticated documentation of an evaluation of each application and request for clinical privileges by the section chief / department chairman as required.
Facilitate review, assessment and recommendations for each application and request for clinical privileges by the Credentials Committee and the Medical Executive Committee.
Utilize "paper-lite" procedures to facilitate medical staff reviews/maximize use of iObserver functionality in Cactus.
Summarize and prepare credentialing information, including information about flagged concerns, for the board's review and decisions.
Actively manage each practitioner's expiring credentials in accordance with CPC-36 and MSS-003.
Update Cactus and MEDITECH system's Practitioner Dictionary/Database to reflect all board actions on a practitioner's RFC, R-RFC, including resignations, terminations, LOAs, denials, terminations, or withdrawals in accordance with CPC-28 and MSS013.
Manage and archive files according to HCA Healthcare and facility procedures and accreditation/regulatory standards.
5. Privileging
Facilitate development of eligibility criteria for each clinical privilege or grouping of clinical privileges that require the same qualifications and competencies.
Facilitate the review of requests for clinical privileges using the approved eligibility criteria.
Assess the applicability and appropriateness of clinical privileges for each specialty through periodic review.
Maintain all up-to-date privilege content within the Visual Cactus system and MEDITECH Practitioner Dictionary/Database to reflect all board actions including approvals, denials or terminations in accordance with CPC-28 and MSS-013.
Update electronic Security Access From (eSAF) Tool to trigger provisioning and/or deprovisioning of system access to align with practitioner's membership status and/or clinical privileges.
Coordinate access by authorized facility staff to credentialing information as needed through iPrivileges or iPharmacy portal.
Facilitate any required regulatory agency reporting of adverse actions taken against a practitioner's medical staff membership or clinical privileges, as directed by facility leaders. Catholic Medical Center
6. Performance Improvement/Peer Review/Patient Safety
Coordinate with the facility's quality department to facilitate focused professional practice evaluation (FPPE), and any related evaluation at the conclusion of FPPE or a period of provisional status.
Coordinate with the facility's quality department to facilitate ongoing professional practice evaluation (OPPE).
Coordinate with facility leadership in the conduct of internal and external peer reviews.
Complete a summary of FPPE, OPPE, and peer review results for evaluation by medical staff leaders as part of the R-RFC process as noted in 4e above, and ongoing as required by policy.
In collaboration with the CPC, identify critical MSSD performance benchmarks, measure performance, and take action to improve when performance is not as desired or expected.
Coordinate with the facility's Patient Safety Officer in the medical staff review of occurrence reports, patient complaints, close call data, and SPAE reports.
Coordinate with the facility's Patient Safety Officer regarding medical staff participation in any activities performed as part of the HCA Healthcare Patient Safety Organization (PSO), including the appropriate handling of Patient Safety Work Product (PSWP).
7. Risk Management
Coordinate with the risk manager to review and evaluate an applicant's claims history and National Practitioner Data Bank or other reports regarding final settlements.
Ensure timely and proper notification of the risk manager regarding possible malpractice or other liability concerns.
Coordinate all medical staff disciplinary actions (e.g., formal investigations, professional review actions).
Facilitate due process in accordance with the facility's fair hearing and appeals policy as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
In accordance with Ethics & Compliance Policy EC.023, and in coordination with the facility's ECO, submit a Reportable Issue report for any instances of a practitioner providing patient care within the facility without a legally required credential (e.g., license, DEA), or while under a Federal or state sanction, or without having current, approved clinical privileges.
8. National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)
Manage and maintain the NPDB account as the Data Bank Administrator
In collaboration with the facility's Operations Counsel and appropriate facility leaders, submit reports to the NPDB as required by Federal law.
Manage and respond to any requests for information made as the result of a NPDB report.
Coordinate the completion of the NPDB's Attestation by the facility's Attesting Official at the time of renewal of the facility's registration with NPDB. Catholic Medical Center
Subscribe to the "NPDB Insights" e-newsletter; review it and communicate any changes in requirements to the appropriate facility executives.
9. Information Management
Develop and maintain a policy regarding the management, access to, and distribution of credentialing, privileging, and peer review information, in accordance with confidentiality requirements and record retention policies.
Archive any locally maintained credentialing, privileging or peer review records in accordance with record retention policies.
Respond to external requests for information in accordance with policy.
10. HCA Healthcare System Coordination and Collaboration
Attend initial orientation from the CPC and HCA Healthcare's Office of Professional Practice Advancement.
Maintain an acute awareness and accurate interpretation of the HCA Healthcare credentialing policies and procedures.
Read and be familiar with HCA's Model Medical Staff Governance Documents (e.g., bylaws, credentials policy and organization manual), the PPE Manuals, and other model medical staff policies, and support the facility's medical staff in their review and adoption.
Support facility adoption of template Medical Staff Services Department policies.
Be familiar with CPC policies as they impact the facility's MSSD.
Read and act on announcements and alerts from the CPC, including:
+ Expirable credentials notifications
+ Dynamic flag alerts
+ Notices of changes or updates to Cactus, or CPC procedures.
Read and act on the weekly information from HCA Healthcare's Office of Professional Practice Advancement (e.g., Answer of the Week, Important Updates, and other announcements).
Participate in monthly "Village" calls.
Attend and participate in scheduled Division meetings for MSPs.
Ensure that facility Medical Staff Services operations conform to local, state, and federal governmental regulations as well has HCA Healthcare policy.
EDUCATIONHigh School diploma or equivalent required. Associate Degree or higher preferred.
EXPERIENCEAt least one (1) year previous credentialing experience preferred. HCA Healthcare credentialing and Cactus experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONCertified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) preferred.
Capital Division ( which encompasses 19 hospitals overall. Our hospitals include one Level I, three Level II, and four Level III trauma centers. The Capital Division office is located in downtown Richmond, VA. We are home to one of HCA's largest hospitals, 500 bed + Chippenham Hospital.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Medical Staff Services Coordinator opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Paramedic - Emergency Medical Health Services - Full Time (Manchester)
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Paramedic
IMMEDIATE HIRING! PARAMEDIC PER-DIEM Opportunity
Compensation : $25.50 - $2.59 per hour depending on experience.
Were hiring Paramedics that are passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and advanced patient care to our customers.
Responsibilities:
Assess each call situation to determine the best course of action while working with progressive Paramedic protocols.
Utilize your Paramedic skills on medical equipment and procedures including defibrillator, EKG monitor, oxygen and suction devices, and intravenous fluids to provide advanced medical care.
Communicate with patients and loved ones to provide information and assurance that care is being given.
Act as Paramedic team leader and take responsibility for the scene and unit management as needed.
Drive the ambulance on 911 responses.
Work collaboratively and in a professional manner with all allied health and public safety personnel as well as your fellow Paramedics.
Participate in community programs to maintain AMR image and establish strong community relations.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
State Paramedic License
State Drivers License
BLS, ACLS, NREMT-Paramedic
Driving record compliant with company policy
Pass Physical Agility Test
Some work experience, preferably healthcare
Why Choose AMR? AMR is one of Global Medical Response s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at . Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers .
EEO Statement:Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.
More Information about this Job:Compensation : 25.50 - 42.59 per hour depending on experience. Check out our careers site to learn more about our benefit options .
Patient Care Technician
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Posting Date07/11/20258109 S Western Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60620-5939, United States of AmericaDaVita 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 clinicPotential to float to various clinics during and after your trainingYou must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhat 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:DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including: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, pet insurance, and morePaid trainingRequirements:Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in needHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be comfortable working around blood and needlesMust be comfortable mixing acid or bicarbPhysical 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.#LI-NG2At 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.Salary/ Wage Range$18.00 - $28.00 / hourFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRatesCompensation 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 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.
Patient Care Technician
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Posting Date05/05/202538 Tyler St Ste 100, Nashua, New Hampshire, 03060, United States of AmericaClosed Sundays!No Dialysis experience is required. Excellent Paid Training Provided!DaVita is seeking a full-time 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 is on a quest to Build the Greatest Health Care Community the World Has Ever Seen. 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 early mornings, days, evenings and rotating Saturday shifts - Sunday's off!*Shifts are typically 10-12 hours, 3-4 shifts per weekWhat 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:DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:•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 trainingRequirements:•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.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 Diversity & 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. As such, 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.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.#LI-CS4At 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.Salary/ Wage RangeCompensation 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 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.
Patient Care Technician
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Posting Date07/03/20251620 Commerce Park Drive, Chelsea, Michigan, 48118, United States of AmericaDaVita 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 clinicPotential to float to various clinics during and after your trainingYou must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidaysWhat 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:DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including: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, pet insurance, and morePaid trainingRequirements:Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in needHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be comfortable working around blood and needlesMust be comfortable mixing acid or bicarbPhysical 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.#LI-MS1At 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.Salary/ Wage RangeFor location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRatesCompensation 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 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.
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