Patient Care Technician

Total Renal Care; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DaVita in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a dialysis care teammate to deliver safe, hygienic dialysis treatment and monitor patients before, during, and after therapy. You will set up and maintain dialysis equipment, record vital signs and patient data, and educate patients on treatment and kidney health.

You will collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members. This full‑time role offers paid training, comprehensive benefits, and a path for career development.

Qualifications

• Accredited High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment.
• Physically able to stand for long shifts.
• Willing to float between local clinics if needed.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment.
• Set up and maintain dialysis equipment.
• Record vital signs and patient data.
• Educate patients on treatment and kidney health.
• Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members.

Skills

Stamina & physical fitness

Blood/needles comfort

Team collaboration

Education

GED or equivalent

Job description

Posting Date 10/28/2026

7714 Penn AvenuePark Plaza, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15221-2116, United States of America

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care
• Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
• Set up and maintain dialysis equipment
• Record vital signs and patient data
• Educate patients on treatment and kidney health
• Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members

Requirements

• Accredited High School diploma, general education development ("GED") credential, or equivalent
• Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment
• Physically able to work long shifts on your feet
• Willing to float between local clinics if needed
• Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience

What We Offer

• Paid training with ongoing education and career paths
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
• Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
• Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program

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

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.

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.