Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care • Gonzales, LA

23d • 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 requires comfort working around blood, needles, and medical equipment, physical ability to work long shifts on one’s feet, willingness to float between local clinics if needed, and schedule flexibility that includes mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

DaVita offers paid training, ongoing education, and career paths, along with benefits and career development programs. The company describes its culture as a community focused on belonging and is an equal opportunity workplace.

Requirements

• Accredited high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent.
• Comfortable 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, or CHT credential.
• 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.
• Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off.
• Family support, including backup child and elder care, Headspace, EAP, and parental leave.
• Career development programs, including Clinical Ladders and the Bridge to Your Dreams RN program.
• Competitive total rewards package, including 401(k) match and healthcare coverage.

What This Job Offers

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