Dialysis Technician

DAVITA • Violet Township, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Canal Winchester Dialysis Center in Canal Winchester, OH. Paid training is provided. The role involves direct patient care, spending the majority of the day in one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment. PCTs care for up to 4-5 patients at a time. Duties include preparing the water room and bicarb for patients, testing water for chlorine, calibrating tools, and monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment by measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. The position also involves building long-term relationships with patients and educating them on Kidney Dialysis related topics. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN as part of a cross-functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership. DaVita strives to be a community first and a company second, aiming to embed belonging into everything they do.

Requirements

• Dependable with an amazing work ethic.
• Love to learn and looking for a challenge.
• Can handle stressful situations.
• Looking for longevity with a company to grow with.
• Comfortable with early shifts and long hours on your feet.
• Love a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willing to work at other clinics within the sub-region to help when needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Health care experience preferred including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment to patients.
• Care for up to 4-5 patients at a time.
• Prepare the water room and bicarb for patients.
• Test water for chlorine.
• Calibrate tools.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record patient stats.
• Perform patient observations.
• Set up hemodialysis machines.
• Build long-term relationships with patients.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of an RN.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of clinicians.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Reimbursement for Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED