Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician for its Skilled Nursing Facility Dialysis team. The role provides on-site hemodialysis to skilled nursing facility residents in an intimate, modern six-chair dialysis suite, working directly with a dedicated Registered Nurse. The technician takes ownership of ongoing patient care to keep treatments safe, comfortable, and on track, while collaborating with facility care teams and nephrologists. The position involves hands-on dialysis care, including sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts; monitoring vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, and patient condition; and responding to clinical changes. It also includes operating and troubleshooting Fresenius 2008T/Bibag hemodialysis machines, maintaining central and portable reverse osmosis water treatment systems, performing daily water-quality testing, and following infection-control protocols. Technicians assist with resident transfers and pre- and post-treatment weights. The schedule consists of set three-day work weeks with approximately 12-hour shifts, no on-call duty, and no Sunday treatments. The role requires at least one year of direct hemodialysis experience and an active Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician credential or qualifying national dialysis technician certification. A $6,000 retention bonus may be available to eligible dialysis-experienced candidates who are not currently employed by DaVita; eligibility and payout details are provided during the offer process.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least one year of direct hemodialysis experience in an in-center, hospital acute, or skilled nursing facility setting.
- Active Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician (OCDT) credential or active national certification: CCHT through NNCC, or CHT/CCNT through BONENT.
- Current BLS/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain it before hire.
- Basic computer proficiency and comfort with electronic documentation/EMR, MS Office, Word, and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in preceptor, training, or healthcare education roles.
- Experience with Fresenius 2008T machines and central or portable reverse osmosis water systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on dialysis care, including sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts.
- Monitor vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, and resident comfort before, during, and after treatment.
- Recognize and respond promptly to clinical changes.
- Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius hemodialysis machines (2008T/Bibag).
- Maintain central water treatment rooms and portable reverse osmosis units, 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.
Benefits
- Potential $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 and PTO cash-out options.
- Employee Assistance Program counseling sessions.
- Free access to Headspace.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid onboarding and training.
- Reimbursement for clinical licenses and CCHT/CHT renewals.
- Fully funded tuition assistance and career coaching for eligible PCTs pursuing Registered Nurse careers.
- Preceptor development program.
- Leadership development programs.
- Free continuing education courses and access to the Gateway career-planning and learning platform.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
