Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician
About The Position
DaVita SNF Dialysis provides renal care on-site to residents in a six-chair dialysis den at Shady Grove in Germantown, Maryland. The technician partners with a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver hemodialysis to skilled nursing facility residents, with DaVita’s clinical resources, technology, and operational support. The role provides hands-on care throughout dialysis treatments, including sterile cannulation, monitoring vital signs and treatment tolerance, tracking fluid removal, and supporting resident comfort and dignity. The technician operates and troubleshoots Fresenius hemodialysis machines, maintains water treatment equipment, performs water quality testing, and follows infection-control protocols. The position also includes resident transfers and weight measurements, and coordination with facility care teams and nephrologists. This is a full-time role with a primarily Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday schedule, rotating every-other-Saturday coverage, shifts of approximately 12 or more hours, no Sunday shifts, and no overnight on-call. The hourly wage range is $22.00–$33.50; the experienced Patient Care Technician DSD range is $24.25–$32.00 per hour. Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least one year of direct hemodialysis experience in an in-center chronic, hospital acute, or skilled nursing facility setting.
- Current National CCHT certification through NNCC or CHT certification through BONENT.
- Active Maryland Certified Nursing Assistant–Dialysis Technician credential (CNA-DT/MBON), or eligibility for the credential.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
- Ability to commute to the Germantown, Maryland worksite 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 applications, including Word and Outlook.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in preceptor, training, or healthcare education roles.
- Familiarity operating Fresenius 2008T machines and central and portable reverse osmosis water treatment systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide 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.
- Promote resident comfort and dignity throughout treatment.
- Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius 2008T and Bibag hemodialysis machines.
- Maintain central water treatment systems and portable reverse osmosis units; perform daily water quality testing and follow infection-control protocols.
- Assist residents with transfers and perform pre- and post-treatment weight measurements.
- Coordinate care with the Den Registered Nurse, skilled nursing facility care teams, and nephrologists.
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 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.
- Reimbursement for clinical licenses and CCHT/CHT renewals.
- Tuition assistance and career coaching for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing RN careers.
- Career development programs, including Preceptor University and DSSL and SPARK leadership programs.
- More than 100 continuing education courses at no cost 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
