Bilingual Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

19d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a bilingual Spanish/English Patient Care Technician for its West Lawn Dialysis Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. The role provides direct one-on-one care to dialysis patients, with PCTs caring for up to four patients at a time. Patient care includes providing safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment; monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment; measuring and recording patient statistics and observations; and setting up hemodialysis machines. The position involves exposure to blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate solutions. PCTs build long-term relationships with patients receiving dialysis, typically three times per week, and educate them about kidney dialysis. PCTs work on a cross-functional clinical team and are supervised by a registered nurse. The clinic operates Monday through Saturday from 4:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Shifts are typically 10–12 hours, three to four days per week, and may start as early as 4:00 AM; schedules vary with patient needs. During training, hours may vary, but teammates typically work 32–40 hours per week. The role requires schedule flexibility, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and a willingness to work at multiple clinics in the territory as needed. DaVita provides paid classroom and hands-on training for new dialysis teammates. Training may occur at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. The company also reimburses the cost of a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license. DaVita describes opportunities for professional growth, including Preceptor University and a tuition-funded pathway to registered nursing for high-performing PCTs.

Requirements

Bilingual Spanish/English ability is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate solutions.
Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some shifts of 12 or more hours, while on one's feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

Health care experience is preferred.
BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, or phlebotomy certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, one-on-one dialysis patient care, helping ensure treatment is safe, comfortable, and hygienic.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving ongoing dialysis treatment.
Work as part of a cross-functional clinical team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

Paid training.
Reimbursement for a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace®.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Preceptor University training.
Fully funded tuition and career coaching through the Bridge to Your Dreams registered-nurse pathway for high-performing PCTs.
Professional development opportunities.