Patient Care Technician
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 and helps patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment. The role involves delivering safe, hygienic, compassionate dialysis care; monitoring patients throughout treatment; setting up and maintaining dialysis equipment; recording vital signs and patient data; educating patients about treatment and kidney health; and collaborating with the care team. The position requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent; comfort around blood, needles, and medical equipment; the ability to work long shifts on your feet; willingness to float between local clinics if needed; and schedule flexibility, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Preferred qualifications include CNA, MA, CHT, or phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience. DaVita offers paid training, ongoing education, career paths, benefits, family support resources, and career development programs. The stated wage range is $17.50–$27.00 per hour; compensation depends on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.
Requirements
- Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
- Comfort around blood, needles, and medical equipment.
- Physical ability to work long shifts on your feet.
- Willingness 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 and ongoing education.
- Career paths and career development programs, including Clinical Ladders and the Bridge to Your Dreams RN program.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) match.
- Paid time off.
- Backup child and elder care.
- Headspace.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Parental leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
