Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

9d•Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician to provide compassionate, patient-centered dialysis care. No previous healthcare experience is required, and paid dialysis training is provided. The role includes monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment; preparing and maintaining dialysis equipment; recording vital signs and patient data; educating patients about treatment and kidney health; and working with a multidisciplinary care team. The schedule consists of rotating work weeks of three to four days, including rotating Saturdays with Sundays off. Teammates must be flexible to work early mornings and late evenings, with start and end times ranging from 3:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Shifts average 10 to 14 or more hours per day. Morning, evening, weekend, and holiday availability may be needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; stated as a state requirement to obtain Hemodialysis Certification.
Comfort working around blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate.
Desire to enter healthcare and care for others.
Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team setting while managing multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare experience.
BONENT certification.
Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) certification.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
Phlebotomy certification.

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 about treatment and kidney health.
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.