Licensed Vocational Nurse

Company: Satellite Healthcare
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Trainee will be in training to learn how to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.BASCOM LOCATION - SAN JOSE - FULL TIME 12 HOUR SHIFTS -ABOUT SATELLITE HEALTHCARESatellite Healthcare is more than simply a dialysis company. Since our founding in 1974, we have become the industry's leader in personalized quality care: 70% of our centers earn 4- and 5-star ratings from Medicaid and Medicare.gov, far ahead of all other providers. Our success in caring for patients can be attributed to our mission, our not-for-profit structure, and our people. Together, they create a powerfully patient-centered organization. Our mission is clear: to make life better for people living with kidney disease. Because we are a non-profit, we can pursue that mission with all our resources, united by our passion for patient care. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, Satellite Research explores new ways to elevate the effectiveness and delivery of dialysis therapy. And Satellite Wellbound is leading the industry in home dialysis because better outcomes and quality of life are our highest priority. We are also substantial contributors to community and philanthropic kidney initiatives. Across our organization, we share a single mission - to make life better for those living with kidney disease. Watch our video to learn more about our mission.ABOUT THE ROLEThe Patient Care Technician Trainee (PCT Trainee) is in training to learn how to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, following Satellite policies and procedures per their state Scope of Practice, in a safe and efficient manner. Care includes taking and monitoring patient vital signs, performing blood tests, documenting appropriate patient information, preparing and monitoring dialysis equipment, and cleaning equipment. The PCT Trainee will fulfill the Satellite Dialysis Mission Statement: "Making Life Better For Those Living With Kidney Disease" by providing superior customer service as part of a collaborative team. EDUATION & EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent
• Some medical training preferred - -One (1) year medical experience preferred CERTIFICATION:
  • Current CPR certification
  • BONENT/NNCC/NNCO certification required within 18 months from hire date.
  • CDPH CHT certification (for CA locations only) required within 18 months from hire date. ABOUT YOUMaking life better for those with kidney disease is a mission you can embrace fully and passionately. You want to learn about your patients beyond just their time in treatment. You know the value of compassion, commitment and especially collaboration. You believe in continuous improvement as a way of looking at everything. You pursue goals with determination and build long and productive professional relationships. WHAT YOU WILL GAINRelationships: You will work directly with a multi-disciplinary team who are just as passionate as you about making a difference in others' lives. You will also work alongside leaders who believe leading means serving; they support you in providing care that is unsurpassed in our industry.Impact: The care you provide will enable our patients to live a better life that meets their needs holistically. Growth: A Satellite career offers a lot of challenges, but also the support and leadership to learn and grow from each one. Here, the paths you find for fulfilling your aspirations don't need to be linear if that's your choice. -With everything Satellite is doing to be a force for progress in the industry, you have many options before you. - -

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