Patient Care Technician Float

DaVita Kidney Care; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DaVita Kidney Care is seeking a FLOAT Patient Care Technician to join their team in the greater Chicago area. In this role, you will provide essential dialysis treatments while working flexible shifts across various locations. Applicants should have a passion for healthcare and a commitment to patient care, with a required background in dialysis. This position offers growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits, including competitive pay and training support.

Benefits

Competitive Pay + PTO + 401(k) with company match

Paid Training & Career Development

Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision

National Career Opportunities across 3,000+ locations

CHT License Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare beneficial; CHT, CNA, or CMA experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working around blood & needles.
• Physically capable of standing for long shifts (12+ hours).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatments.
• Monitor patient vitals and set up dialysis machines.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Monitoring Vitals

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Date

06/03/2025 2640 N Narragansett AveSuite D8,Chicago,Illinois,60639-1096,United States of America DaVita is looking for a FLOAT Patient Care Technician to serve our patients in the greater Chicago, IL area. Dialysis Experience Required

** This is a float position that may require working and traveling to multiple locations, including areas such as:

• Villa Park, IL
• Niles, IL
• Carol Stream, IL
• Woodridge, IL
• Schaumburg, IL
• Joliet, IL
• Chicago - Norwood Park, Montclare, Brickyard

Some details about this position:

• Home clinic will be Brickyard
• Will work every other Saturday / No work on Sundays!
• Flexible Shifts: Clinics operate Monday – Saturday (4:00 AM – 12:00 AM) with rotating Saturdays
• 10-12 Hour Shifts: Work 3-4 days per week with schedules set 3-4 weeks in advance
• Dialysis experience required

Why DaVita?

• Career Growth: Clear paths to becoming an RN or ASN through our Bridge to Your Dreams program.
• Dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator or Regional Operations Director,
• Supportive Team: Work alongside nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leaders who want to see you thrive.
• Make a Difference: Build meaningful relationships with patients who depend on you for their care multiple times a week.

What to Expect as a DaVita PCT

• 1:1 Patient Care – Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatments for up to four patients at a time.
• Technician Duties – Monitor patient vitals, set up dialysis machines, and record observations before, during, and after treatment.
• Continuous Learning – Always improving patient care and teamwork to build the best healthcare community.
• Strong Patient Connections – Many patients require dialysis 3 times a week—you’ll make a lasting impact on their lives

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Pay + PTO + 401(k) with company match
• Paid Training & Career Development – We’ll support your journey from PCT to RN and beyond!
• Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and more
• National Career Opportunities – 3,000+ locations across the U.S.
• CHT License Reimbursement – We invest in your professional growth

Who We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Passion for helping others & working in healthcare
• Comfortable working around blood & needles
• Flexible schedule (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Physically capable of standing for long shifts (12+ hours)
• Willingness to work across multiple clinics if needed
• Healthcare experience is a plus! CNA, CMA, Phlebotomy, or Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) experience is beneficial but not required !

DaVita is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans & Individuals with Disabilities Encouraged to Apply.

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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

$18.00 - $27.50 / hour

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.