Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician DSD
About The Position
DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician for its Skilled Nursing Facility Dialysis team at Foundations Gardens of Fairfax in Cleveland, Ohio. The technician works in an on-site, six-chair dialysis suite, partnering directly with a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide hemodialysis to skilled nursing facility residents. The role focuses on ongoing, hands-on patient care in an autonomous setting supported by DaVita’s clinical resources and operational infrastructure. The schedule is full-time, three days per week with approximately 12-hour shifts. There are no Sunday treatments, overnight on-call duties, or on-call requirements. The position requires at least one year of direct hemodialysis experience and an active Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician credential or qualifying national certification. Eligible external dialysis-experienced candidates may receive a $6,000 retention bonus, paid in milestone installments subject to the terms and eligibility requirements 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 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, 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 direct, hands-on dialysis care, including sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment, including vital signs, treatment tolerance, fluid removal, comfort, and response to clinical changes.
- Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius 2008T / Bibag hemodialysis machines.
- Maintain water treatment systems, including central water treatment rooms and individual portable reverse osmosis (RO) units; perform 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.
- Support residents’ comfort and dignity during treatment.
Benefits
- Eligible external dialysis-experienced technicians may receive a $6,000 milestone-based retention bonus.
- 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.
- Fully funded tuition assistance and career coaching for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing Registered Nurse careers.
- Preceptor University development opportunities.
- DSSL and SPARK leadership programs.
- More than 100 continuing education courses at no cost.
- Access to Gateway for career planning, self-paced learning, and teammate recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
