Patient Care Technician - Acute Dialysis

DaVita Kidney Care•Alameda, CA

5d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide hands-on dialysis care in a hospital setting. The role covers hospitals in Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, Richmond, and San Leandro. The posting specifies that incoming technicians must have prior dialysis training or experience and CCHT certification. The schedule is 3–4 days per week, beginning at 7 a.m., with shifts averaging 8–12 hours. Rotated weekends are required, and no on-call work is required. The posting also describes paid training and career-growth opportunities, while elsewhere stating that no dialysis experience is required. Applicants should be prepared to work with blood, needles, and medical equipment, work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and float between facilities as needed. Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in the program, potentially including a booster when eligible.

Requirements

Prior dialysis training or experience and CCHT certification, as stated in the posting's acute dialysis role details.
Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
Comfort working with blood, needles, and medical equipment.
Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Physical stamina for long shifts, up to 12+ hours.
Flexibility to float between facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

Previous healthcare experience, such as CNA, MA, phlebotomy, CHT, or BONENT certification.

Responsibilities

Deliver one-on-one dialysis care to patients with kidney disease.
Monitor and record vital signs, set up dialysis machines, and observe treatment.
Support patients physically and emotionally throughout their care.
Educate patients on dialysis-related topics.
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.