Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • East Chicago, IN

26d • 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. The PCT provides direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. The role includes 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; educating patients on treatment and kidney health; and collaborating with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.

The position requires comfort working around blood, needles, and medical equipment, and the physical ability to work long shifts on one’s feet. The employee may need to float between local clinics and must have a flexible schedule that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
• Comfortable working 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, or phlebotomy certification.
• 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.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Headspace.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Parental leave.
• Clinical Ladders career development program.
• Bridge to Your Dreams RN program.

What This Job Offers

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