DENVER, Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DaVita Kidney Care, a division of DaVita Inc.
(NYSE: DVA), a leading provider of kidney care services
in the United States, today kicked off Dialysis
Technician Recognition Week by thanking its more than 19,000
patient care technicians (PCTs) and more than 1,200 biomedical
technicians for the imperative role each plays in caring for
patients with kidney disease.
"Each day, DaVita PCTs and biomedical technicians deliver
quality care to our patients that require life-saving dialysis
treatment," said Ray Follett, group
vice president for DaVita Kidney
Care. "Without their constant dedication and diligent
efforts, we wouldn't be able to provide the high-level of care that
helps us maintain our position as a clinical leader. Not only are
PCTs and Biomed critical to our care model, but many of our
patients view them as family."
PCTs play an integral role in providing patients and their
families with quality care and support. As part of DaVita's
professional team of clinicians, PCTs are responsible for helping
ensure the comfort and safety of patients in dialysis centers,
while providing dialysis treatments. PCTs hold
nationally-recognized certifications, which allow them to provide
direct patient care.
Biomedical technicians oversee the maintenance and repairs of
medical devices, including but not limited to: hemodialysis
machines, water treatment systems and concentrate systems. With
270,000 devices to oversee nationwide, DaVita biomedical
technicians pride themselves on excellence in customer service and
care of dialysis patients.
Dialysis Technician Recognition week runs through Oct. 20. The National Association of Nephrology
Technicians/Technologists designates the second full week in
October each year to recognize hemodialysis technicians for their
contributions to the field. To learn more, visit
dialysistech.net.
For more information about PCTs and biomedical technicians at
DaVita, visit Careers.DaVita.com and read the DaVita Stories
blog A DaVita Teammate's Journey from Patient Care Technician to
Facility Administrator.
About DaVita Kidney Care
DaVita Kidney
Care is a division of DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company,
that through its operating divisions provides a variety of health
care services to patient populations throughout the United
States and abroad. A leading provider of dialysis services
in the United States, DaVita Kidney Care treats
patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage renal
disease. DaVita Kidney Care strives to improve patients'
quality of life by innovating clinical care, and by offering
integrated treatment plans, personalized care teams and convenient
health-management services. As of June 30, 2018, DaVita
Kidney Care operated or provided administrative services at
2,580 outpatient dialysis centers located in the United
States serving approximately 201,000 patients. The company
also operated 253 outpatient dialysis centers located in 10
countries outside the United States. DaVita Kidney
Care supports numerous programs dedicated to creating
positive, sustainable change in communities around the world. The
company's leadership development initiatives and social
responsibility efforts have been recognized by Fortune, Modern
Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu. For more information, please
visit DaVita.com.
Media:
Abby Domenico
abby.domenico@davita.com
(303) 876-7274
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