Patient Care Technician

Posted 10/12/2026. Location: 100 Pinnacle Dr, Fremont, Ohio, 43420, United States.

About the role

As a Patient Care Tech (PCT) at DaVita’s Fremont clinic, you’ll provide direct, hands‑on care under RN supervision to help patients through life‑sustaining dialysis treatment. The position includes a paid training program (classroom and hands‑on) and reimbursement for a Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one‑on‑one patient care for up to 4 patients at a time.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis: measure and record vital stats, note observations, set up hemodialysis machines.
• Work with blood and needles; mix acid or bicarbonate as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance patient and teammate processes.
• Build long‑term relationships with patients receiving dialysis ~3 times/week and educate them on kidney‑dialysis topics.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership under RN supervision.

Requirements

• Desire to enter the health‑care field and care for people in need.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Comfortable mixing acid or bicarbonate.
• Flexible schedule – able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical and mental stamina for long shifts (some 12+ hours) on your feet.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Family support: resources, EAP counseling, Headspace® access, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave.
• Preceptor University – training to teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies.
• Opportunity for personal and professional growth through development programs.
• Bridge to Your Dreams – path to becoming a registered nurse via fully funded tuition and career coaching.

Schedule

• Shifts can begin as early as 4:30 am and vary based on patient needs.
• Typical shifts are 10‑12 hours, 3‑4 days per week; during training expect 32‑40 hours/week.
• Required flexibility for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.