Dialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • Berlin, UT

5d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Logan Dialysis and Rivers Edge Dialysis Centers in Ohio. Paid Training Provided! You will be expected to work M/W/F at Logan Dialysis (10-hour shifts) and every other Saturday at Rivers Edge Dialysis - ranging from 30 - 40 hours per week (depending on patient census). Some details about this position: Schedule/Clinic Hours : M/W/F at Logan Dialysis, 5:00am - 7:30pm. Rivers Edge Dialysis 5:00am - 4:00pm (opener to come in as early as 4am). PCTs expected shifts for this clinic: 3-4 days/week with a minimum of two Saturdays/month and can be asked to start as early as 4:00 am. Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during training. Logan Dialysis - This clinic has 12 chairs, Braun dialysis machines, and schedules 1 RN and 2 - 3 PCTs per shift. Rivers Edge Dialysis - this clinic has 12 chairs, Braun Dialysis machines and schedules 1 RN and 2 PCTs per shift. You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holiday. Paid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training. Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license. Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by climbing our clinical ladder. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic.

Requirements

• Outgoing, eager to learn, reliable (attendance is crucial), adaptable to change, looking for a rewarding and challenging career.
• Comfortable with early shifts and long hours on your feet.
• Love a fast-paced environment.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Health care experience preferred including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to 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.
• Check to make sure tools are calibrated.
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of a RN.

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
• Clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by climbing our clinical ladder.
• Bridge to Your Dreams: Offers high-performing patient care technicians (PCTs) a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.

What This Job Offers

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