Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician for its Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Dialysis team. The role provides on-site hemodialysis care to residents in a six-chair dialysis suite, working directly with a dedicated Registered Nurse and coordinating with skilled nursing facility care teams and nephrologists. The technician takes ownership of ongoing patient care to keep treatments safe, comfortable, and on track. The position includes hands-on patient care, including sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts; monitoring vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, and changes in patient condition; and supporting resident comfort and dignity. The technician also assists with transfers and pre- and post-treatment weights. Technical duties include setting up, priming, disinfecting, and troubleshooting Fresenius hemodialysis machines (2008T / Bibag); maintaining central and portable reverse osmosis water treatment systems; conducting daily water quality testing; and following strict infection control protocols. The posting describes a set three-day work week with 12-hour shifts, no on-call duties, and no Sunday treatments. It also advertises a $6,000 milestone-based retention bonus for eligible dialysis-experienced candidates who are not currently employed by DaVita; full terms and eligibility are provided during the offer process.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 1 year of direct hemodialysis experience in an in-center, hospital acute, or SNF setting.
- Active Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician (OCDT) credential or active national certification: CCHT via NNCC or CHT/CCNT via BONENT.
- Current BLS / CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before hire.
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort with electronic documentation / EMR, including MS Office / Word / Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in preceptor, training, or healthcare education roles.
- Experience with Fresenius 2008T machines and central or portable RO water systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct hands-on dialysis care, including sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts.
- Monitor vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, and patient condition before, during, and after treatment; respond promptly to clinical changes.
- Support resident comfort and dignity throughout dialysis treatment.
- Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius hemodialysis machines (2008T / Bibag).
- Maintain central and portable reverse osmosis water treatment systems and complete daily water quality testing.
- Follow strict infection control protocols.
- Assist residents with transfers and obtain pre- and post-treatment weights.
- Coordinate care with the Den RN, skilled nursing facility care teams, and nephrologists.
- Complete electronic documentation and use basic computer tools as needed.
Benefits
- $6,000 milestone-based retention bonus for eligible external dialysis-experienced technicians.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (PTO) and PTO cash-out options.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling sessions.
- Free access to Headspace®.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid onboarding and training programs.
- Reimbursement for clinical licenses and CCHT / CHT renewals.
- Fully funded tuition assistance and career coaching for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing Registered Nurse careers.
- Preceptor University development program.
- DSSL and SPARK leadership programs.
- Free continuing education courses and access to Gateway for career planning and self-paced learning.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
