Patient Care Technician

Total Renal Care; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

Family support: backup child/eldercare

Career development programs

Job summary

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. You will provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment.

This role offers paid training, full benefits, and opportunities for career development within a supportive team. You will deliver compassionate dialysis care, monitor patients, and collaborate with nurses and other care team members to ensure

Qualifications

• Accredited High School diploma or GED.
• 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.

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

Caregiving

Patient safety

Vital signs monitoring

Medical equipment setup

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Medical Assistant (MA)

CHT or phlebotomy certification

Healthcare experience

Job description

Posting Date 10/28/2026

1757 Candler Road, Decatur, Georgia, 30032, United States of America

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you'll provide direct, hands‑on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life‑sustaining dialysis treatment.

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

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.

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

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