Dialysis Technician

DaVita•Akron, OH

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Full-Time Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Summit Renal Dialysis Center and Boettler/Green Dialysis in the Akron, OH area. This dialysis technician would be expected to work four 8-hour shifts (after training is completed) split between Summit Renal and Boettler Dialysis with the anticipation to also be able to work up to 12-hour shifts if patient census requires additional hours. Paid Training Provided! Some details about this position: Operational Hours: Mon-Sat 4:30am - 5:00pm, (must be available to work any shift during these hours) Summit Renal Clinic works with Braun machines, has 15 chairs and schedules 1 RN and 3 PCTs per shift Boettler/Green works with Fresenius machines (currently open M/W/F) 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. 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. What you can expect: Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment. Our PCTs care for up to 4-5 patients at a time. Technician Duties. In the morning, the opening PCT is coming in to get the water room ready and the bicarb for the patients. They are testing the water for chlorine, checking to make sure the tools are calibrated. There are a lot of duties in the morning. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles. Continuous Improvement: We are consistently looking for ways to improve processes for our patients and teammates as we aim to build the greatest health care community the world has ever seen. Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics. Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN. Schedule. Shifts can begin as early as 4:00 am and can vary based on patient needs. Your expected shift will be shared during the interview process.

Requirements

Reliable (punctuality and attendance are crucial).
Great work ethic.
Love to learn.
Desire to help people.
Looking for a career with a company you can grow with.
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.
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.
I have read and understand the duties and expectations of this position.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve patients at Summit Renal Dialysis Center and Boettler/Green Dialysis.
Work four 8-hour shifts split between Summit Renal and Boettler Dialysis after training.
Be available to work up to 12-hour shifts if patient census requires.
Be available to work any shift during operational hours (Mon-Sat 4:30am - 5:00pm).
Work 3-4 days/week for Boettler/Green clinic, with a minimum of two Saturdays/month.
Start as early as 4:00 am for Boettler/Green clinic shifts.
Provide direct one-on-one patient care for safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
Care for up to 4-5 patients at a time.
Prepare the water room and bicarb for patients in the morning.
Test water for chlorine and check tool calibration.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient stats and observations.
Perform hemodialysis machine setup.
Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
Work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.