Dialysis Tech

DaVita Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Dialysis Tech to join their team in Grand Rapids. In this role, you will make a significant impact on patients dealing with chronic kidney disease. You will be involved in patient care, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with dialysis treatments. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and 401(k) matching. If you are dedicated to providing empathetic care and are looking for a rewarding career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid training

Maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required.

Responsibilities

• Receives patients and documents vital signs pre- and post-dialysis.
• Sets up and monitors dialysis machines under nurse guidance.
• Collects patient data and reports to the nurse as needed.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Proficiency in MS Word

Proficiency in MS Outlook

Dialysis Technician Certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Date

05/08/20251230 Ekhart Street SE,Grand Rapids,Michigan,49503,United States of America

DaVita is hiring a Dialysis Tech to give life in the greater Grand Rapids area.

You can make an exceptional difference in the lives of our patients and their families dealing with end-stage renal failure or chronic kidney disease. If you desireto deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way - the way you'd want your own care to be - this is the place to serve.

• After training is complete and you feel comfortable in the role, this PCT position may float to our other outpatient clinics in the greater Grand Rapids area
• Shift differential for travel, paid mileage
• Compensation increases as you complete different levels of training and take on more responsibility!

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
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

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.

Dialysis Tech Requirements

• High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook required; functional proficiency in all computer systems of DaVita within 90 days of hire required
• Dialysis Technician Certification by a CMS approved state certification program or a national commercially available certification program required within 18 months of hire or position change
• Additional state requirements/ regulations where applicable Required Preferred
• Employment at DaVita is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and a background check

Contact Recruiter [e-mail] more detail or for a quick 15min Q&A at [e-mail].

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. 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.

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

Salary/ Wage Range

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.