Patient Care Technician

DaVita • Oakland, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) for an outpatient dialysis center. No dialysis experience is required; paid, extensive training is provided, which may take place at a facility or training clinic other than the assigned home clinic. After training, the PCT joins a care team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other PCTs. The role involves direct care for patients with end-stage renal disease or chronic kidney disease and provides opportunities to build relationships with patients and pursue professional growth. The PCT works under the supervision of a registered nurse and may need to work across multiple clinics in the territory.

The position requires a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Shifts may exceed 12 hours, and the workday ends when it is safe for patients. The role involves exposure to blood and needles and mixing acid or bicarbonate. The wage range is $25.00–$32.00 per hour, with compensation dependent on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
• Comfort working around blood and needles.
• Comfort mixing acid or bicarbonate.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours, sometimes 12 or more hours, while on one's feet.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Health care experience is a plus.
• BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, one-on-one patient care during dialysis treatment, maintaining safe, comfortable, and hygienic care.
• Care for multiple patients.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Measure and record patient statistics and observations.
• Set up hemodialysis machines.
• Build long-term relationships with patients receiving dialysis treatment, on average three times per week.
• Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics.
• Train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) matching and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• PTO cash out.
• Paid training.
• Family resources and EAP counseling sessions.
• Access to Headspace®.
• Backup child and elder care.
• Maternity and paternity leave.
• Professional development programs and on-demand virtual leadership and development courses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee stock purchase options.
• Hospital care plans.
• Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Critical care insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

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