Dialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care•Millbury, MA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to provide patient care at its Auburn Road Dialysis Center in Painesville, Ohio. This position is expected to work three days per week, approximately 30 hours weekly, with opportunities to pick up shifts at other clinics. Hours may vary during paid training, when teammates typically work 30–40 hours per week. Shifts can start as early as 4:00–4:30 a.m.; schedules may vary based on patient needs. The position may require floating to other clinics in the region, including North Ridge, Ashtabula, or Kingsville. New dialysis teammates receive a paid training program combining classroom and hands-on instruction. Training may take place at a facility or training clinic with a group of new teammates rather than at the assigned home clinic. DaVita also reimburses the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license and offers a clinical career ladder. The PCT provides direct, one-on-one patient care and may care for up to four or five patients at a time. Duties include preparing the water room and bicarbonate, testing water for chlorine, checking tool calibration, setting up hemodialysis machines, and monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment by measuring and recording statistics and observing their condition. The role includes educating patients about kidney dialysis and building ongoing relationships with patients receiving treatment an average of three times per week. PCTs work under RN supervision as part of a cross-functional clinical team. The clinic has 13 chairs and uses Fresenius dialysis machines. The typical clinic staffing includes one RN and three Dialysis Techs. The role involves exposure to blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate. Work may include long shifts, sometimes exceeding 12 hours, and ends when it is safe for patients.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable, with reliable transportation, and willing to float to other clinics.
Comfort working around blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including shifts of 12 hours or more, on one's feet.
Ability to lift 5 to 50 pounds unassisted and perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and other full-range 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

Some health care experience, including BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis care, including one-on-one patient care for up to four or five patients at a time.
Prepare the water room and bicarbonate for patients; test water for chlorine and check that tools are calibrated.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording statistics and observing patients.
Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics and build long-term relationships with them.
Work under RN supervision as part of a cross-functional team of clinicians.
Train and work across 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.
Bridge to Your Dreams, with fully funded tuition and career coaching for eligible high-performing PCTs pursuing registered nurse careers.
Career development opportunities and a clinical ladder.