Dialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care•Dover, DE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Technician (PCT) to provide patient care at its Dover Dialysis Center in Dover, Ohio. Paid training is provided through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction; training may take place at a facility or training clinic separate from the teammate’s assigned home clinic. Training hours may vary, but teammates typically work 32–40 hours per week during training. DaVita also reimburses the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license and offers a clinical ladder with opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation. The role focuses on direct, one-on-one care for patients receiving hemodialysis, typically caring for four to five patients at a time. Technicians prepare treatment areas and equipment, including water-room and bicarbonate preparation, water testing, and tool calibration. They set up hemodialysis machines and monitor patients before, during, and after treatment by measuring and recording vital statistics and observing patients. The role also includes educating patients about kidney dialysis and building ongoing relationships with people receiving treatment, often three times per week. The clinic operates Monday through Saturday from 4:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shifts are 12 hours, with schedules varying according to patient census and needs. PCTs typically work three to four days per week, including at least two Saturdays per month, and may be asked to start as early as 3:00 a.m. Teammates must be available for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may need to work across multiple clinics in the territory. PCTs work under RN supervision as part of a cross-functional clinical team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Dependability, reliability, and strong attendance.
Ability to work in high-stress, fast-paced environments and a desire to help critically ill patients.
Interest in a long-term career with DaVita and an impeccable work ethic.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some shifts of 12 or more hours, while on one's feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Ability to lift 5 to 50 pounds unassisted and perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and full-range body motions.
Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in person and by phone.
Ability to use a computer and peripherals as needed.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct patient care.
Care for up to four or five patients at a time.
Prepare the water room and bicarbonate for patients.
Test water for chlorine and check that tools are calibrated.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving regular treatment.
Work with clinicians, including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership, under RN supervision.
Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

Paid training.
Reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Preceptor University training.
Fully funded tuition and career coaching through Bridge to Your Dreams for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing registered nurse careers.
Clinical ladder opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation.