Celebrating Ten Years of Service

When I began working at the Kidney Care Center (KCC) ten years ago, clinics still used paper charts nationwide. As medical technology evolved, so has my career with Kidney Care Center (KCC) and later Dialysis Care Center (DCC). Working in a dialysis center was not a career I saw for myself, but now I believe I was in the right place at the right time. 

I was introduced to dialysis as an intern at the Joliet clinic. At the time, I was studying to become a medical assistant. People ask me what drew me to work in dialysis care. It was a variety of work. I could work as a medical assistant and in other office departments. This variety has helped me advance my skills professionally over the last ten years. The more I learn, the better I can understand and care for our patients. My passion and growing experience helped me advance from Medical Assistant to Dialysis Access Specialist, the position I hold today. 

While working in dialysis care has unique challenges, I have never stopped being an enthusiastic champion for my patients. The most important thing I can provide is a familiar face to patients, so they know they are not going through the treatment alone. Showing patients they have a support system behind them is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. 

Reflecting on my ten years with KCC and DCC, I realize it has been quite a journey. The family culture that initially drew me to the company ten years ago is still an integral part of my work today. I take pride in working for a company that celebrates employees with different cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Working with a diverse group of people is what makes DCC feel like a family.