Dialysis Technician

About the role

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to serve our patients at our Ashtabula Dialysis Center in Ashtabula, OH. Paid Training Provided!

Responsibilities

• Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• In the morning, the opening PCT is coming in to get the water room ready and the bicarb for the patients. They are testing the water for chlorine, checking to make sure the tools are calibrated. There are a lot of duties in the morning.
• Monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Exposure to blood and needles.
• 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.
• Use computer and all peripherals as needed to meet goals.

Requirements

• Reliable (attendance/punctuality is crucial).
• Loves to learn.
• Desire to help people.
• Looking for a career with a company you can grow with.
• Comfortable with the shifts listed and long hours on your feet.
• Teamwork is essential.
• Loving a fast-paced environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 so wear comfortable shoes!
• 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.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more.
• Learning and development programs help guide your career journey.
• Bridge to Your Dreams: Offers high-performing patient care technicians (PCTs) a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.

Skills

• Direct patient care.
• Technician duties.
• Continuous improvement.
• Building long-term relationships with patients.
• Teamwork.

Benefits

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits.

Pay

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Schedule

Your expected shift will be shared during the interview process.