Dialysis Technician

DaVita • Reynoldsburg, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Technician (PCT) to provide patient care at the Taylor Park Dialysis Center in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, with the expectation of floating to other clinics in the region as needed. Paid training is provided through a combination of classroom and hands-on instruction, which may take place at another facility or training clinic. Training hours may vary; teammates typically work 32–40 hours per week during training. The position offers opportunities to advance through a clinical ladder and may include reimbursement for a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.

PCTs spend most of their day providing direct, one-on-one care and may care for up to four or five patients at a time. They help provide safe, comfortable, hygienic dialysis treatment; monitor patients before, during, and after treatment; measure and record patient statistics and observations; and set up hemodialysis machines. Opening duties include preparing the water room and bicarbonate, testing water for chlorine, and checking that tools are calibrated. The role also involves educating patients about kidney dialysis and building ongoing relationships with patients receiving treatment several times a week.

The clinic has 13 chairs, including an isolation chair, and uses B. Braun dialysis machines. PCTs work as part of a cross-functional clinical team that includes technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership, and work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Schedules are rotational and may involve long shifts, early starts, evenings, weekends, holidays, and work at other clinics to maintain full-time hours. The position is open for a minimum of three days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Dependable, strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to handle stressful situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to work at other clinics within the sub-region or territory as needed.
• Comfort working around blood and needles.
• Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
• Availability and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to work long shifts, sometimes 12 or more hours, and remain on one’s feet for extended periods.
• Ability to lift 5–50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and full-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

• Healthcare experience, including BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification, or phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct patient care.
• Care for up to four or five patients at a time.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
• Set up hemodialysis machines.
• Prepare the water room and bicarbonate for patients, test water for chlorine, and check that tools are calibrated.
• Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics and build long-term relationships with them.
• Float to other clinics in the region or territory as needed.
• Work as part of a cross-functional clinical team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Look for ways to improve processes for patients and teammates.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Reimbursement for a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 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 opportunity.
• Career development opportunities, including a clinical ladder.
• Bridge to Your Dreams program, offering qualifying PCTs fully funded tuition and career coaching toward becoming a registered nurse.

What This Job Offers

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