Dialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care•Dover, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Dialysis Technician, also referred to as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), to care for patients at its Dover Dialysis Center in Dover, Ohio. The role provides direct, one-on-one patient care for people receiving dialysis, typically three times per week, and involves caring for up to four or five patients at a time. PCTs monitor patients before, during, and after treatment; measure and record vital statistics and observations; set up hemodialysis machines; and educate patients about kidney dialysis. Opening duties include preparing the water room and bicarbonate and testing water quality and equipment calibration. The PCT works under RN supervision as part of a cross-functional clinical team. Paid training is provided through a mix of classroom and hands-on learning. Training may be at a facility or training clinic rather than the employee’s assigned home clinic. The clinic operates Monday through Saturday, 4:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shifts are 12 hours and may begin as early as 3:00 a.m.; schedules vary with patient needs and census. PCTs generally work three to four days per week, including at least two Saturdays per month, and must be available for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Training hours are typically 32–40 hours per week, though they may vary. The position may require working across multiple clinics in the territory. DaVita offers reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license and opportunities to advance through a clinical career ladder. The posting describes development opportunities including Preceptor University and Bridge to Your Dreams, a pathway for qualifying PCTs to pursue registered nursing with fully funded tuition and career coaching.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Health care experience, including BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or 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.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Prepare the water room and bicarbonate for patients.
Test water for chlorine and check that tools are calibrated.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work as part of a cross-functional clinical team under the supervision of an RN.
Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

Paid training.
Reimbursement for a 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 for qualifying PCTs pursuing a registered nursing career through Bridge to Your Dreams.
Career advancement opportunities through a clinical ladder.