Dialysis Technician

DaVita•Canton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Technician (PCT) to provide patient care at its Canton Dialysis Center in Canton, Ohio. The role includes paid classroom and hands-on training, which may take place at a facility or training clinic rather than the assigned home clinic. Teammates typically work 32–40 hours per week during training; hours may vary during that period. Shifts are generally 3–4 days per week, include at least two Saturdays per month, and may start as early as 3:00 a.m. Schedules may vary according to patient needs, and teammates must be available for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The job may also require working across multiple clinics in the territory. The PCT provides mostly direct, one-on-one care, supporting safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment for patients with end-stage renal disease. PCTs may care for up to 4–5 patients at a time and help build long-term relationships with patients who typically receive treatment three times per week. The role includes monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment; measuring and recording vital statistics and observations; setting up hemodialysis machines; and preparing and testing treatment-related equipment and supplies. The work involves exposure to blood and needles and may include mixing acid or bicarbonate. PCTs work under RN supervision as part of a cross-functional clinical team. DaVita offers reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license and opportunities for professional advancement through a clinical ladder. Development programs include training teammates to teach clinical procedures and policies, and a tuition-funded pathway for eligible high-performing PCTs to pursue registered-nurse careers.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Dependable, with a strong work ethic, adaptability, reliability, friendliness, and enthusiasm.
Comfort working with blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Availability and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long shifts, sometimes 12 or more hours, while on your feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Ability to lift 5–50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and 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

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

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care to support safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment.
Care for up to 4–5 patients at a time.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording statistics and patient observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Prepare the water room and bicarbonate for patients and perform morning operational duties.
Test water for chlorine and check that tools are calibrated.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work under RN supervision as part of a cross-functional clinical team.
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 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.
Bridge to Your Dreams program, offering eligible high-performing PCTs a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.
Clinical ladder opportunities for increased responsibility and compensation.