Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician DSD
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician for its Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Dialysis team at Foundations Gardens of Fairfax in Cleveland, Ohio. The role provides on-site hemodialysis to skilled nursing facility residents in a modern six-chair dialysis suite, working directly with a dedicated Registered Nurse and SNF care teams. The technician takes direct ownership of ongoing patient care, providing hands-on dialysis treatment and monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment. The position includes sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts; monitoring vital signs, treatment tolerance, and fluid removal; maintaining patient comfort and dignity; and responding promptly to clinical changes. Technical duties include setting up, priming, disinfecting, 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. The technician also assists with resident transfers and pre- and post-treatment weights and coordinates care with facility teams and nephrologists. The schedule is full-time, three days per week, with shifts of 12 or more hours. There are no Sunday shifts and no overnight on-call. The position is eligible for a $6,000 milestone-based retention bonus for qualifying dialysis-experienced candidates who are not currently employed by DaVita.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least one 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 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, including 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 RO water systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on dialysis care, including sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts.
- Monitor vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, patient comfort, and patient status before, during, and after treatment.
- Respond promptly to clinical changes and work closely with the Den Registered Nurse.
- Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius 2008T/Bibag hemodialysis machines.
- Maintain central water treatment systems and individual portable reverse osmosis units.
- Perform daily water quality testing and follow infection control protocols.
- Assist residents with transfers and complete pre- and post-treatment weight measurements.
- Coordinate care with skilled nursing facility teams and nephrologists.
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 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 PCTs pursuing Registered Nurse careers.
- Preceptor University development program.
- DSSL and SPARK leadership programs.
- Free continuing education courses and access to 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
