Dialysis Technician

DaVita • Westerville, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Park Side Dialysis Center in Westerville, OH. Paid Training Provided! This position would require floating to other clinics to maintain full-time hours. The role involves direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment, caring for up to 4-5 patients at a time. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN and are responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics. The position is 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

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable with an excellent work ethic.
• Open to learning.
• Meticulous with charting.
• Personable with patients.
• Possess 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience preferred.
• BONENT Certified.
• Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA).
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve patients at the Park Side Dialysis Center in Westerville, OH.
• Float to other clinics to maintain full-time hours.
• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment in direct one-on-one patient care.
• Care for up to 4-5 patients at a time.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Prepare the water room and bicarb for patients.
• Test water for chlorine and check tool calibration.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work under the supervision of an RN.
• Participate in continuous improvement of processes for patients and teammates.
• Build long-term relationships with patients receiving treatment on average 3 times/week.

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 Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
• Preceptor University: Learn how to teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies.
• 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