Float Dialysis Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • Grove City, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is seeking a Float Dialysis Tech (PCT) to provide patient care based out of their Grove City Dialysis center in Grove City, OH, and to float throughout the greater Columbus region. This role requires reliable transportation and open availability, as the schedule is rotational and includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, with shifts starting as early as 4:00 AM. DaVita emphasizes a community-first culture, aiming to embed Diversity & Belonging into its operations. The company offers clear paths for career advancement through a clinical ladder, providing opportunities for higher levels of responsibility and compensation. DaVita is a leading kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally, known for its clinical quality and innovation. The company is committed to equitable access to care for patients at every stage of their kidney health journey.

Requirements

• Reliable (punctuality and attendance is crucial).
• Great attitude.
• Willing to take on extra tasks.
• Work as a team player.
• Know how to work hard and have fun as well.
• Can manage stressful situations.
• Looking for a career in patient care.
• Comfortable with early shifts and long hours on your feet.
• Love a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Must be 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 so wear comfortable shoes!
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Dialysis Experience Preferred including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).

Responsibilities

• Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre- and post-dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets.
• Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.
• Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor sets up and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis (“RO”) water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after the dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse.
• Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; performs appropriate end of therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor.
• Collects patient data and reports to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to: Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses.
• Documenting patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients.
• Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed.
• Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiates dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations.
• Reviews dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtains information and/or data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents observations and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor.
• Performs clerical duties as needed and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts.

Benefits

• Clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by climbing our clinical ladder.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• 401k match.
• Healthcare coverage.
• Broad range of other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees