Dialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • Dover, DE

13d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Dover Dialysis Center in Dover, OH. Paid Training Provided! This role involves direct patient care, spending the majority of the day in one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. PCTs care for up to 4-5 patients at a time. Technician duties include preparing the water room and bicarb for patients, testing water for chlorine, and calibrating tools. You will monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. You will have exposure to blood and needles. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN.

Requirements

• Dependable, reliable (attendance is crucial).
• Comfortable in high stress and fast-paced environments.
• Desire to help critically ill patients.
• Looking for a long-term career with DaVita.
• Comfortable with early shifts and long hours on your feet.
• Impeccable work ethic.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb.
• Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Ability to lift minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted.
• Able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use full range of body motions.
• Ability to interact in person and by phone clearly and efficiently.
• Ability to use computer and all peripherals as needed to meet goals.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• BONENT Certified.
• Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Care for up to 4-5 patients at a time.
• Prepare the water room and bicarb for patients.
• Test water for chlorine and calibrate tools.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record patient stats.
• Make patient observations.
• Perform hemodialysis machine setup.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of an RN.
• Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Headspace®
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• Competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED