registered nurse

hemodialysis technician

patient care technician

registered nurse - dialysis

medical social worker

Satellite Healthcare

I trained with SHC in their three-month program. I passed their company PCT examinations and the CA state exam to practice as a CCHT. I stayed with them for a whole year.
The training has its challenges and so was practicing as a PCT and CCHT on your own. You will find yourself learning and re-learning things and what I enjoyed was working alongside the nurses.
I'm only speaking for myself. Practicing as a PCT and CCHT was hard, but like any job or career pathway, you're likely to experience challenges that are going to build character.
You get paid to train with SHC and the pay increases after earning a CCHT license.
SHC will work with you on schedules. I worked the T-Th-Sat schedule due to my studies.
Working alongside the nurses has inspired me to pursue the nursing field. Being a PCT and working in direct patient care has provided me with the necessary skills needed to pursue nursing programs.
I enjoyed working with the patients and getting to know them, especially since they have a set schedule for the dialysis treatments. Working in direct patient care will help one determine if one wants to truly work in the healthcare field.
You're going to have ups and downs, but it's up to you how you respond to those experiences. No one is going to care for you exactly how you want them to because everyone has their own life and struggles to go through. However, working with SHC and coming in without prior direct patient care (I was a medical receptionist before SHC) has helped build and improve the skills I have.
If anyone is interested in becoming a PCT and practicing as a CCHT to move higher in their educational, job, or career goals, the challenging experiences will be all worth it.
Thank you, SHC!

They treat people fairly. They pay people decently and give them good benefits, including not only decent healthcare but other even rarer essentials, like paid parental leave. And they use lay-offs as a last resort.

• They help employees with their careers and understand that not all careers are built the same. They have strong training programs, reimburse tuition for education outside of work, have active, well-thought out platforms for mentoring—especially for women and minorities—and provide pathways for non-traditional career paths. 

• They understand that people have lives outside of work, and that these lives might sometimes impinge on (or even take over) their time and attention. They realize that allowing for some work-life give and take means not only that they won’t waste time and money on unnecessary turnover, but that they’ll build loyalty and commitment. They know it’s give and take, not give or take.

• They see fun, humor and relaxation not as the enemies of hard work, but as its allies. 

• They have a purpose — a mission — that everyone understands. Even better, every employee can tell you the role he or she plays in achieving that purpose.

I've learned a tremendous amount and believe in the ICARE values Satellite Healthcare provides to it's patients, employees and physicians. 

My typical day at work was always on the GO multi-tasking to help meet deadlines and support all needs of the day. Supporting management around 80+ centers and Executive team on special projects kept me rounded with all areas of need and support. It's a great feeling to be a point of contact "to get the job done" or work with team of teams on special projects. The hardest part of the job is implementing training for staff who's in different time zones and receive online training 'till scheduled in-person support is available. Depending on the depth of training needs, multiple conferences are a must to help ensure the quality of service is implemented. The most enjoyable part of the job is being a member of the Satellite Employee Advisory Team, initiated by CEO to collaborate on what's working well and identify where we need improvement.

For the past eleven years I have been working for a not-for-profit dialysis company founded by a dedicated nephrologist and pioneer in the field of dialysis who made it his life-long goal to improve the lives for those living with kidney disease. I learned a lot about the healthcare industry, from the medical spectrum to the business side of starting up a clinic and everything that it entails. Satellite felt like a family; many employees had been with the company for over 20 years and made me feel like part of that family from day one. While it was a challenge dealing with Medicare and all of the paperwork involved in licensing a new dialysis clinic, it was rewarding when the clinic passed inspection and was open and available to help those with kidney disease. Yearly surveys were conducted and it made me happy to see that patients were more than satisfied with the care they received. Although my role was "behind the scenes", it felt wonderful that I had a part in making life better for those living with ESRD.

Super busy, steady and well-managed and organized company.
Learned alot about billing and coding for dialyssis and ESRD-related medications. Management is very strict on attendance but flexible when time off is needed though not at all preferred. Culture-friendly environment and welcoming staff. The workplace vibe was mainly positive and easy-going but most definitely productive and goal-oriented. Good company to work for, managers are always available, caring and involved with employee job responsibilities. Fair salaries, flexible schedules, PTO, PST, Holiday and 403b in addition to goo benefits ( Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability I will miss my Satellite Healthcare family.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The Best Way to Start Your Career in HD. The company supports new grads and seems to give wide latitude and prevents errors by teaching them how to correctly provide care 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sick Calls when staff is limited and patients who are chronically tardy for their appointments.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Before an employee is allowed to work there is a specific orientation that disseminates correct procedures germane to their duties and simply put to them so they’re not confused about what to do 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
As a nurse, you manage half to a third of a given total that’s usually  20-25 patients with a technically proficient operator at a ratio of 1:4 patients. Multiple disciplines also provide educational support from MD to water quality

Satellite keeps incompetent managers in place for years knowing that the managers are incompetent. At least 4 employees had the same issues I did with the "new" manager after being there 10 months he is still unable to complete any task on his own.He is still asking how to save a file on  the computer. I am not kidding that literally happened 2 weeks ago he was hired in January. The last manager was just as incompetent had not done many required reports for at least 2 years before anyone noticed. I was written up because I "would not help the manager so he cannot do his job". This is someone who when I give him a report that I have printed out from the company's system he asks "Who did you submit this to"??? It's a company generated report I do not submit it you are supposed to use it for reporting. I told management of these issues. They are "working on these issues". Nothing takes 10 months to figure out.

When I worked there, I was mistreated by my manager and a few coworkers. They were not patient when it came to me learning everything that was new, would always give me their work to do and was very strict on only my overtime. Underpaid, and clearly unappreciated for the work that I put in. I do believe that the reason my own experience was so bad was because of my specific manager and certain coworkers because I do believe the company as a whole treated me a lot better and is a good company but they need to be careful with who they put in charge because a lot of people power trip with their title. There were definitely a handful of amazing people that I worked with and was able to get close to but it’s very few

I'm from Austin born and raised and I've been a dialysis nurse for over 10 years. So I think I have a good feel of what makes a company a good place to work. All acute programs have their challenges and I thought were pretty much created equal. Now I'm a girl that gets along with everyone and I love my co-works because they are great! The problem is management and their unwillingness to address the dangerously low amount of RN trying to cover a large number of hospitals. Many nurses have voiced concerns and have been completely dismissed! I'm concerned with patient safety and have told management, nothing! It's sad because this could be a great company to work for and it's just getting away from management. I hope Satellite can get their act together but tbh I'm not real hopeful.

I have enjoyed working for Satellite Healthcare for many years. I have been with the company thru many changes mostly improving changes. But as changes go not all work. Satellite recognizes this and makes the needed changes with all in consideration. We have open communications to Corporate and attentive listeners that will act on what is the concern. I personally have used it and had quick response to my concerns or suggestions. Humanizing patient care is the best goal we all can work toward. This helps us to see each other as people and not just patients and caregivers. Thank you for all Satellite has done for our staff and patients over the years and giving high quality care.

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