Patient Care Technician

DaVita • Houston, TX

19h • 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. As a PCT, you’ll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. The role involves delivering safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care, monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment, setting up and maintaining dialysis equipment, recording vital signs and patient data, and educating patients on treatment and kidney health. The PCT will also collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members. DaVita strives to be a community first and a company second, aiming for all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." The company is an equal opportunity workplace and complies with state and federal affirmative action requirements, recruiting, hiring, assigning, and promoting individuals without regard to protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“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, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or 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 with ongoing education and career paths
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
• Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
• Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program
• competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees