Dialysis Technician - Float

DaVita Kidney Care; Dover; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dialysis Tech to float between various clinics. This role involves receiving patients, monitoring dialysis treatments, and documenting patient data. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and be comfortable with blood and needles. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement in patient care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Support resources for families

Qualifications

• Comfortable working with blood and needles.
• Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to work long hours on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients and take vital signs.
• Set up and monitor dialysis machines.
• Collect patient data and report to nurses.
• Review and document patient conditions.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Stress management

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dialysis machines

Job description

Posting Date

11 / 11 / 2025 517 Park Street Suite A, Navarre, Ohio 44662, United States of America

DaVita is looking for a Dialysis Tech (PCT) to float and serve our patients based out of our Navarre Dialysis Center in Navarre, OH.

This teammate will be required to float to other clinics within the greater Canton, Ohio region which can include: Dover, Wooster, Massillon, Alliance, and Millersburg.

Some details about this position:

Operational Hours: Monday - Saturday hours determined by the clinic, can be as early as 3:00 am for opener and as late as 6 pm for closer.

PCTs expected shifts for this clinic: 3‑4 days per week with a minimum of two Saturdays per month and can be asked to start as early as 3:00 am.

Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32‑40 hours per week during training.

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation by climbing our clinical ladder.

Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with a class of new teammates other than your assigned home clinic.

Requirements:

You are reliable (punctuality and attendance are crucial), have a great attitude, are willing to take on extra tasks, work as a team player, know how to work hard and have fun as well, can manage stressful situations, and are looking for a career in patient care. You must be comfortable with early shifts and long hours on your feet, have reliable transportation, and love a fast‑paced environment.

High school diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.

Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.

Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb.

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! Our work ends when it’s safe for our patients.

Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.

Dialysis experience including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT).

Details & Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.

Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, and more.

Paid training:

Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic.

Float to various clinics during and after your training:

Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Dialysis Tech Day to Day:

25%: Receives patient into treatment/exam area; weighs patient, takes temperature and blood pressure pre‑ and post‑dialysis; documents on all dialysis flow sheets. Performs and records vital signs and all other parameters of ESKD patients as per DaVita policy and/or state regulations; obtains blood samples and culture specimens and prepares for shipment.

25%: Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor sets up and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis (“RO”) water system for correct functioning, responds to visual and audible alarms and makes appropriate adjustments before, during and after the dialysis treatment, performs safety checks as directed by the registered nurse. Dismantles, cleans and disinfects dialysis machines and equipment in accordance to DaVita procedures; performs appropriate end‑of‑therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection of the dialysis equipment with guidance of nurse and/or preceptor.

20%: Collects patient data and reports to nurse and/or preceptor as needed related to:

• Monitoring and documenting status of vascular accesses
• Documenting patient observations and seeks guidance when levels are out of normal range for ESKD patients
• Reporting patient parameters to registered nurse as needed

Under guidance of nurse and/or preceptor initiates dialysis via approved accesses using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal and local regulations.

20%: Reviews dialysis prescription, notes general physical and mental condition of patient through observation and interview, obtains information and/or data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; documents observations and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor.

5%: Performs clerical duties as needed and reviews with nurse and/or preceptor which may include: filing, lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry and maintaining patient charts.

The position will be open for a minimum of three days.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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