Patient Care Technician

DaVita•Monroe, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) in DaVita’s outpatient dialysis clinic, you will provide direct, hands-on care to patients managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD). You will care for the same patients multiple times per week, building lasting relationships and supporting them through life-sustaining dialysis treatments. The role works under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and includes comprehensive paid clinical training lasting 9–10 weeks; prior dialysis experience is not required. This is a full-time position with three to four shifts per week, typically 8, 10, or 12 hours each, and three to four full days off per week. The clinic operates Monday through Saturday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and is closed Sundays. Shifts are scheduled between 4:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Teammates rotate opening and closing shifts, work every other Saturday, and share holiday rotations. There may be occasional opportunities to work at nearby partner clinics in the greater Fort Wayne area.

Requirements

Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
Comfort working hands-on with medical equipment, needles, and blood in a clinical healthcare environment.
Ability to stay active, stand, and move across the clinic floor for extended portions of a shift.
Availability to work rotating schedules within the clinic operating window, including early mornings, evenings, rotating Saturdays, and shared holiday rotations.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience.
Certification as a CNA, Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), or Phlebotomist.

Responsibilities

Welcome patients, take and record vital signs, monitor health data before, during, and after dialysis, and respond to patient needs.
Assemble, sanitize, and prime dialysis machines and other specialized equipment while following clinical safety protocols.
Build relationships with patients and families and educate them about kidney health, treatment routines, and wellness goals.
Collaborate with RNs, Nephrologists, Dietitians, Social Workers, and Clinic Leadership to provide holistic patient care.

Benefits

9–10 weeks of paid classroom and on-the-floor clinical training.
Clinical Ladders program and Bridge to Your Dreams program, which covers tuition for teammates pursuing an RN degree.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the first month.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Backup child and elder care.
Free Headspace subscription.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Comprehensive parental leave.
Competitive total rewards package.