Dialysis Technician
About The Position
DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Columbus Downtown Dialysis Center in Columbus, OH. Paid Training Provided! The PCTs are responsible for direct patient care, spending the majority of their day in 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 include preparing the water room and bicarb for patients, testing water for chlorine, and ensuring tools are calibrated. They also monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. This role involves exposure to blood and needles. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN and are part of a cross-functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership. DaVita aims to build long-term relationships with patients and educate them on Kidney Dialysis related topics. The company is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a sense of belonging among its teammates.
Requirements
- Great attendance and punctuality.
- Good work ethic.
- Task oriented.
- Able to keep up with a fast pace.
- Able to handle difficult patients.
- 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.
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.
- Ensure tools are calibrated.
- 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 across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
- Learn how to become a preceptor to teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
