Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care•Ypsilanti, MI

26d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide direct, hands-on dialysis care to patients at its Ypsilanti clinic under RN supervision. The role includes one-on-one patient care and caring for up to four patients at a time. DaVita provides paid classroom and hands-on training; training may take place at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. The company also reimburses the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license. PCTs monitor patients before, during, and after treatment; measure and record patient statistics and observations; and set up hemodialysis machines. They build ongoing relationships with patients receiving dialysis, typically three times per week, and educate them about kidney dialysis. The work involves exposure to blood and needles and may require working across multiple clinics in the territory. Clinic operational hours are Monday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to evening. Shifts may start as early as 4:30 AM and are typically 10–12 hours, three to four days per week. During training, hours may vary, but teammates typically work 32–40 hours per week. Scheduling depends on patient needs, and the expected shift will be shared during the interview process.

Requirements

Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort working around blood and needles.
Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate (bicarb).
Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some shifts of 12 or more hours, while on your feet.
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, comfortable, hygienic, direct patient care during dialysis treatment under RN supervision.
Care for up to four patients at a time.
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
Set up hemodialysis machines.
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving dialysis, typically three times per week.
Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
Work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

Paid training program combining classroom and hands-on instruction.
Reimbursement for the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
401(k) match.
Paid time off and PTO cash out.
Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
Access to Headspace.
Backup child and elder care.
Maternity and paternity leave.
Preceptor University training for teammates who teach clinical procedures and policies.
Professional development opportunities, including a pathway to registered nurse training through fully funded tuition and career coaching for high-performing PCTs.