HHD Redeployment Specialist, Resident (Part Time)
DaVita Kidney Care
Summary
The Part-Time HHD Redeployment Specialist - Resident is responsible for hands-on equipment management and redeployment services for NxStage HHD delivery systems and associated water treatment equipment. This is a physically demanding, inventory and equipment focused role that involves continuous material handling, lifting and maneuvering heavy dialysis machines (weighing 85+ lbs), performing chemical disinfections and functional testing, managing hub inventory and staging, vendor coordination, scheduling with clinic teammates and patients, troubleshooting logistics issues, and maintaining effective communication with leadership. This part-time position operates under the direct supervision and guidance of the local Redeployment Hub Lead.
Job description
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs redeployment procedures (decontamination and testing) on dialysis delivery systems to prepare them for storage and redeployment
- Communicates with clinic teams, patients, machine vendor, and transportation services regarding normal equipment order operations
- Organizes orders in tracking files and inventory systems. Communicates reporting to supervisor
- Troubleshoots order issues by communicating with patient/clinic and asking questions to machine vendor and transport services
- Demonstrates a commitment to learning and seeks opportunities to expand knowledge and skills in redeployment operations
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
Required: 0-2 years of related experience; High School Diploma or equivalent (GED); Typing/Computer Skills; On-Phone Communication Skills; Organizational Skills. Preferred: Logistics Coordination Experience; Equipment Manufacturing/Repair/Maintenance Experience; Healthcare Experience; Operational Experience.
Time and Travel Requirements
Part-time hours ~3 days a week Monday – Thursday during regular business hours. In-person work at North Wales Dialysis with 1-2 visits a month to Huntingdon Valley Dialysis.
Language Skills & Work Environment
Fluent in written and verbal English skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position, including reading equipment manuals, safety data sheets (SDS), and communicating with vendors and clinical staff. Work Environment: Warehouse / Equipment Processing Hub / Clinical Support environment. Moderate noise levels. Hazard & Biohazard Exposure: Job-required tasks involve handling returned clinical equipment with potential exposure to chemical disinfectants, cleaning agents, and mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or dialysate fluids (Level II/III). Teammate use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory.
Physical Demands & ADA Requirements
Heavy Lifting & Moving (85+ lbs): Constantly required to lift, move, maneuver, position, push, and pull bulky NxStage HHD dialysis machines and heavy equipment weighing 85 lbs or more, utilizing material handling devices and team-lift procedures where appropriate. Regularly lifts and carries supplies and components weighing up to 45–50 lbs unassisted. Body Mobility & Posture: Frequent to continuous standing and walking on concrete/hard floor surfaces throughout scheduled shifts. Frequent bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching. Strength & Manual Dexterity: High upper-body strength, grip strength, and manual dexterity required. Visual Demands: Vision adequate to perform essential job duties, including reading serial numbers, digital screens, diagnostic test readouts, and the ability to differentiate colors on chemical/disinfection test strips. DaVita provides reasonable accommodations to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential physical and mental functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on operations.
Requirements
- 0-2 years of related experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Typing/Computer Skills
- On-Phone Communication Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Fluent in written and verbal English
- Ability to lift and maneuver equipment weighing 85+ lbs
- Ability to regularly lift and carry supplies up to 45-50 lbs unassisted
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, squatting, twisting, and reaching
- High upper-body strength, grip strength, and manual dexterity
- Vision adequate to read serial numbers, digital screens, diagnostic test readouts, and differentiate colors on test strips
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Cash Out
- Family Resources
- EAP Counseling Sessions
- Headspace Access
- Backup Child and Elder Care
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Professional Development Programs
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.