Dialysis Technician; PCT

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Technician (PCT) to serve our patients at the Hilliard Dialysis Center in Rocky River, OH. Paid training is provided.

Job Location:

19133 Hilliard Blvd, Rocky River, Ohio, 44116, United States.

Operational

Hours:

Mon - Sat 4:30 am - 3:30 pm. The position requires availability to work 32 hours per week and any shift, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. PCTs are expected to work 3-4 days per week with a minimum of two Saturdays per month and may be asked to start as early as 4:00 am.

• Direct patient care:
  Spend the majority of the day caring for up to 4-5 patients at a time in a safe, comfortable, and hygienic environment.
• Morning technician duties:
  Prepare the water room, mix bicarbonate, test water for chlorine, calibrate tools, and set up hemodialysis machines.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording patient statistics and observations.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting 5 to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, and reaching with full body motion.
• Interact with patients, family, and staff clearly and efficiently in person and by phone.
• Use computers and related peripherals to meet job tasks and record data.
• Continuously improve processes for patients and teammates, contributing to a high‑quality health care community.
• Educate patients on kidney dialysis topics and build long‑term relationships with individuals suffering from end‑stage renal disease.
• Collaborate with a cross‑functional team of clinicians, including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership, under RN supervision.
• Manage flexible scheduling and respond to staffing needs across multiple clinics within the territory as required.
• Adhere to safety protocols, ending work only when it is safe for patients.

• Reliable, punctual, and dependable work ethic with a desire to help people and learn.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Comfortable mixing acid or bicarbonate.
• Flexibility and availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12+ hours) on your feet; wear comfortable shoes.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory.
• Preferred health‑care experience: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

• Direct patient care with up to 4-5 patients simultaneously.
• Comprehensive morning start-up duties, patient monitoring, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Physical requirements:
  
  lifting 5–50 pounds unassisted; repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, using full body motion.
• Clear and efficient communication in person and by phone.
• Computer usage with related peripherals to meet job goals.
• Continuous improvement and teamwork within a supportive clinical environment.
• Long‑term patient relationships and education on kidney dialysis topics.
• Collaboration with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership.
• Shift flexibility, with early starts as early as 4:00 am and varied patient needs.

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling, Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave.
• Preceptor University: learn how to teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth, including a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching.
• Bridge to Your Dreams: offers high‑performing patient care technicians a path to becoming a registered nurse with fully funded tuition and career coaching.

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