Dialysis Technician

DAVITA•Reynoldsburg, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to provide patient care at the Taylor Park Dialysis Center in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with the expectation of floating to other clinics in the region as needed. The clinic has 13 chairs, including isolation, and uses B. Braun dialysis machines. Paid training is provided through a mix of classroom and hands-on instruction; training may take place at another facility or training clinic. DaVita reimburses the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license and offers clinical career paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation. PCTs provide direct, one-on-one care and may care for up to four or five patients at a time. They monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis, record statistics and observations, set up hemodialysis machines, and help prepare the water room and bicarbonate for treatment. The role also involves educating patients about kidney dialysis and building long-term relationships with people receiving treatment an average of three times per week. PCTs work as part of a clinical team and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Shifts are rotational and may run from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; shifts can begin as early as 4:00 a.m. Typical schedules are 10–14 hours per day, three to four days per week, with at least two Saturdays per month. The employee must be able to work both shift patterns, weekends and holidays, and float to other locations to maintain full-time hours. Training-period hours may vary, typically totaling 32–40 hours per week. The job involves exposure to blood and needles and requires prolonged time on one's feet.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Dependability, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment.
Comfort with early shifts, long hours on one's feet, and shifts that may exceed 12 hours.
Reliable transportation and willingness to work at other clinics within the sub-region as needed.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Availability and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours on one's feet.
Ability to lift 5 to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use a full range of 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.
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 and perform related opening duties.
Test water for chlorine and check that tools are calibrated.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics and build long-term patient relationships.
Work under the supervision of a registered nurse as part of a cross-functional clinical team.
Train and work at multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

Paid training.
Reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
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 qualifying high-performing PCTs pursuing registered nurse careers.
Career development opportunities and clinical career paths.