Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Germantown, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita SNF Dialysis provides hemodialysis on-site to residents of skilled nursing facilities. The role delivers direct dialysis care in an intimate, modern six-chair suite, working closely with a dedicated Registered Nurse and facility care teams. The technician provides hands-on treatment support, monitors residents before, during, and after dialysis, operates and maintains dialysis equipment and water treatment systems, and helps ensure safe, comfortable, dignified care. The position is full-time and primarily follows a Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule, with rotating every-other-Saturday coverage and shifts of approximately 12 or more hours. There are no Sunday shifts or overnight on-call requirements. The role is based at the Shady Grove SNF Dialysis location in Germantown, Maryland.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of direct hemodialysis experience in an in-center chronic, hospital acute, or SNF setting.
Current National CCHT certification through NNCC or CHT/CCNT certification through BONENT.
Active Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant – Dialysis Technician (CNA-DT / MBON) credential, or eligibility for the credential.
Current BLS / CPR certification.
Ability to commute to 20111 Century Blvd, Ste C, Germantown, MD 20874 and work a primarily Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule with rotating every-other-Saturday coverage.
Basic computer proficiency and comfort with electronic documentation/EMR and MS Office, Word, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Experience in preceptor, training, or healthcare education roles.
Familiarity with Fresenius 2008T machines and central and portable RO water treatment systems.

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on, one-on-one dialysis care to residents.
Perform sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts.
Monitor vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, and patient status before, during, and after treatment; respond promptly to clinical changes.
Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius hemodialysis machines (2008T / Bibag).
Maintain central water treatment systems and portable reverse osmosis (RO) units, perform daily water quality testing, and follow 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.
Maintain electronic clinical documentation.

Benefits

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 counseling sessions and 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.
Tuition assistance and career coaching for eligible PCTs pursuing RN careers.
Preceptor University and leadership development programs.
Free access to more than 100 continuing education courses and the Gateway career-planning and learning platform.