Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care•Romulus, MI

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD), in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. An Experienced PCT—ICHD is proficient in intermediate duties, recommends dialysis plans for ultrafiltration to registered nurses, and reinforces patient education initiated by a licensed nurse. The position is based at 36588 Ford Road, Westland, Michigan. Shifts are typically 10–12 or more hours, three to four days per week, for 32–40 hours weekly. Shifts may begin as early as 3:00 AM, and the role requires schedule flexibility, including availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Requirements

At least three months of hands-on hemodialysis or dialysis care within the past 12 months.
Completed and active Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification upon hire.
Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 60 days of employment.
Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and electronic medical record systems.
Ability to lift 5–50 pounds unassisted, perform repetitive physical movements, and stand for long periods.
Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed; schedule includes at least two Saturdays per month.

Responsibilities

Receive patients into the treatment or exam area; weigh them, record pre- and post-dialysis blood pressure and temperature, and document data on dialysis flow sheets.
Perform and record vital signs and patient parameters according to DaVita policy and state regulations; obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepare them for shipment.
Collect patient data and report vascular access status, abnormal parameters, and patient observations to the nurse or preceptor.
Initiate and terminate dialysis through approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with applicable regulations.
Review dialysis prescriptions, observe patient condition, monitor fluid therapy and treatments, and document activities appropriately.
Set up, test, and monitor dialysis machines and reverse osmosis (RO) water systems; respond to visual and audible alarms and perform safety checks.
Dismantle, clean, and disinfect dialysis equipment according to DaVita procedures.
Perform clerical tasks, including charting, lab requisitions, ordering supplies, and coordinating appointments.
Recommend dialysis plans for ultrafiltration to registered nurses and reinforce education for patients as initiated by a licensed nurse.