Patient Care Technician

DaVita • Chicago, IL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. The PCT provides direct, hands-on care under RN supervision and helps patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. The role requires comfort with blood, needles, and medical equipment; physical ability to work long shifts on your feet; and schedule flexibility, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The technician may need to float between local clinics. DaVita offers paid training, ongoing education, career paths, benefits, family support, and career development programs. The position’s wage range is $19.50–$30.00 per hour; compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Requirements

• Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
• Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment.
• Physically able to work long shifts on your feet.
• Willing to float between local clinics if needed.
• Flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• CNA, MA, or CHT credential.
• Phlebotomy certification.
• Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Set up and maintain dialysis equipment.
• Record vital signs and patient data.
• Educate patients on treatment and kidney health.
• Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.

Benefits

• Paid training and ongoing education.
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Headspace.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• Career paths and development programs, including Clinical Ladders and the Bridge to Your Dreams RN program.

What This Job Offers

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