Dialysis Technician

DaVita • Marysville, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Meadowhawk Dialysis Center in Marysville, OH. Paid Training Provided! The clinic uses Fresenius 2008T machines, there are 9 chairs, with 1 RN and 2 dialysis techs scheduled per shift. PCTs expected shifts for this clinic: 3-4 days/week with a minimum of two Saturdays/month and can be asked to start as early as 3:00 am. Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week during training. You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Paid training: DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills. The training is a mix of classroom and hands-on training. Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license. Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by climbing our clinical ladder. Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic. Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct 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. In the morning, the opening PCT is coming in to get the water room ready and the bicarb for the patients. They are testing the water for chlorine, checking to make sure the tools are calibrated. There are a lot of duties in the morning. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles. Continuous Improvement: We are consistently looking for ways to improve processes for our patients and teammates as we aim to build the greatest health care community the world has ever seen. Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics. Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN. Schedule. Shifts can begin as early as 3:00 am and can vary based on patient needs. Your expected shift will be shared during the interview process.

Requirements

• Excellent work ethic.
• Meticulous with charting.
• Personable with patients.
• Have a 'can-do' attitude.
• Take on challenges without hesitance.
• Comfortable with a very early start time and long hours on your feet.
• Thrive 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.
• 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.
• I have read and understand the duties and expectations of this position.

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 Meadowhawk Dialysis Center.
• Get the water room ready and the bicarb for the patients.
• Test the water for chlorine.
• Check to make sure the tools are calibrated.
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record stats.
• Patient observations.
• Hemodialysis machine setup.
• Provide direct one-on-one patient care.
• Care for up to 4-5 patients at a time.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

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
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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