Dialysis Technician

DaVita • Ashtabula, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Ashtabula Dialysis Center in Ashtabula, OH. Paid Training Provided! Some Health Care Experience Preferred. Our PCTs care for up to 4-5 patients at a time. The opening PCT is responsible for preparing the water room and bicarb for patients, testing water for chlorine, and ensuring tools are calibrated. The role involves monitoring patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. You will have exposure to blood and needles. PCTs work under the supervision of an RN. This role focuses on building long-term relationships with patients and educating them on Kidney Dialysis related topics. Continuous improvement is encouraged to enhance processes for patients and teammates.

Requirements

• Reliable (attendance/punctuality is crucial).
• Love to learn.
• Desire to help people.
• Looking for a career with a company you can grow with.
• Comfortable with the shifts listed and long hours on your feet.
• Teamwork is essential.
• Love a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• 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

• Some Health Care Experience Preferred
• Health care experience including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct one-on-one patient care.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record patient stats.
• Make patient observations.
• Perform hemodialysis machine setup.
• Prepare the water room and bicarb for patients.
• Test water for chlorine.
• Ensure tools are calibrated.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
• Work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Access Headspace®
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• Preceptor University: Learn how to become 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