Dialysis Technician
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Ashtabula Dialysis Center in Ashtabula, OH. Paid Training Provided!
Job description
Position Details
- Operational Hours: M/W/F 5:00am - 6:30pm, T/TH/S 5:00am - 3:30pm
- Some floating may be required to Kingsville, Madison, Painesville
- PCTs expected shifts: 3 or 4 days per week, can start as early as 4:00 am
- Typically 32-40 hours per week during training
- Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Paid training program mixing computer-based learning, classroom, and hands-on training
- Reimbursement for Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
- Clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation via clinical ladder
What You Can Expect
- Direct Patient Care: spend majority of day in one-on-one patient care providing safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment; care for up to 4-5 patients at a time
- Technician Duties: prepare water room and bicarb, test water for chlorine, check tool calibration, monitor patients before, during and after dialysis including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup
- Continuous Improvement: improve processes for patients and teammates
- Building long-term relationships with patients suffering from end stage renal disease receiving treatment on average 3 times/week; educate patients on kidney dialysis related topics
- Team: work within cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership; PCTs work under supervision of an RN
- Schedule: shifts can begin as early as 4:00 am and vary based on patient needs
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be comfortable working around blood and needles
- Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed
- Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet
- Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed
- Health care experience including BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification
- Ability to lift minimum of 5 pounds to a maximum of 50 pounds unassisted
- Able to perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and use full range of body motions
- Ability to interact in person and by phone clearly and efficiently
- Ability to use computer and all peripherals as needed
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child & Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- CHT License Reimbursement
Company overview
DaVita Kidney Care is a leading American healthcare provider specializing in kidney dialysis services, operating as one of the largest dialysis companies in the United States. Founded in 1992 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, DaVita operates a vast network of 2,675 outpatient dialysis centers across the United States, serving approximately 200,800 patients, with an additional 367 centers in 11 other countries serving 49,400 patients. The company primarily treats end-stage renal disease (ESRD), providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments that patients typically require three times per week. DaVita holds approximately 37% market share in the U.S. dialysis market and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker DVA. The company's name, derived from the Italian phrase "Dare Vita" meaning "to give life," reflects its mission to provide essential kidney care services. With approximately 76,000 employees, DaVita has established itself as a Fortune 500 company and a significant player in the healthcare industry, with Berkshire Hathaway owning a 41.2% stake in the organization.