Dialysis Technician
About The Position
DaVita is seeking a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to join their team at the Rivers Edge Dialysis Center in Athens, OH. This role involves providing direct, one-on-one patient care, performing essential technician duties such as preparing the water room and bicarb, and monitoring patients throughout their dialysis treatment. PCTs are responsible for caring for up to 4-5 patients at a time and educating them on kidney dialysis-related topics. DaVita offers a comprehensive, paid training program that includes both classroom and hands-on instruction, along with reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license. The company is dedicated to continuous improvement, fostering long-term patient relationships, and supporting a collaborative, cross-functional clinical team. DaVita, a leading kidney care provider, is committed to enhancing patient quality of life globally and offers robust professional development opportunities, including a fully funded tuition program (Bridge to Your Dreams) for PCTs aspiring to become registered nurses.
Requirements
- Outgoing, eager to learn, reliable (attendance is crucial), and adaptable to change.
- Seeking a rewarding and challenging career.
- Comfortable with early shifts and long hours on your feet.
- Thrives in 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.
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
- Serve patients at the Rivers Edge Dialysis Center in Athens, OH.
- Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct one-on-one patient care.
- Care for up to 4-5 patients at a time.
- Prepare the water room and bicarb for patients (opening PCT duty).
- Test the water for chlorine and ensure tools are calibrated.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
- Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
- Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Benefits
- Paid Training Provided
- Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
- Clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by climbing our clinical ladder
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
- Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave
- Preceptor University: Learn how to become teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies
- Opportunity to grow personally and professionally
- Bridge to Your Dreams: Offers high-performing patient care technicians (PCTs) a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching
- Competitive total rewards package
- Healthcare coverage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
