Patient Care Technician

DaVita • Richmond, VA

35d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita Kidney Care is launching DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis Services (DSD Services) to provide on-site dialysis care at skilled nursing facilities (SNF). This initiative aims to reduce the burden on patients who currently travel for dialysis and lower healthcare costs. DSD Services teammates will work autonomously, leveraging DaVita's resources to grow this new service line. The role involves direct patient care, ensuring safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatments. It requires multitasking, critical thinking, and the ability to monitor patients before, during, and after treatment. Training will be provided through DaVita's award-winning programs, combining classroom and hands-on learning. Teammates may support multiple local SNF locations.

Requirements

• Prior Hemo-Dialysis experience
• Valid Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) certification
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook

Nice To Haves

• Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record patient statistics.
• Observe patients and document findings.
• Set up hemodialysis machines.
• Collaborate with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.
• Support other local SNF dens as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• PTO cash out
• Family resources
• EAP counseling sessions
• Access Headspace®
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Paid training
• Reimbursement for Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• Preceptor University
• DSSL & SPARK programs for leadership development
• Bridge to Your Dreams program for RN path
• 100+ CEU courses at no cost
• Gateway application for career planning, learning, training, and recognition

What This Job Offers

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