Patient Care Technician - Inpatient Dialysis

DaVita Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Patient Care Technician to join their team in a rewarding hospital environment. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patients dealing with chronic kidney disease. With a strong focus on direct patient care, you will be responsible for ensuring comfort and safety during dialysis treatments. The company provides comprehensive training and a clear path for career advancement, including tuition assistance for aspiring RNs. Join a collaborative team and contribute to improving patient health while enjoying a competitive rewards package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training

Family Resources

EAP Counseling Sessions

Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for others.
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
• BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to ensure safe and hygienic dialysis treatment.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Educate patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.

Skills

Patient Care

Dialysis Experience

Comfort with Blood and Needles

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hemodialysis Machine

Job description

Posting Date

05/07/2025640 Jackson St,Saint Paul,Minnesota,55101-2502,United States of America

DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician who is looking to give life in a hospital setting. 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.

Dialysis Experience Required for this role

Locations: Float to hospitals in the Twin Cities area

Schedule: Day Shift, Full Time

Our PCTs also find DaVita professionally fulfilling. To help advance your career, we offer clear paths to higher levels of responsibility and compensation through our Clinical Ladders program. Through DaVita's Bridge to your Dreams program, teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and in good standing, are eligible to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing. We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administrator, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire.

Some details about this position:

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

• Potential to float to various facilities during and after your training

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

What you can expect:

• Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.

• Our PCTs care for multiple patients.

• Technician Duties. To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. Please note you will have exposure to blood and needles.

• Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times/week. You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.
  Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.

What we'll provide:

DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including:

• 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

Requirements:

• Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles

• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb

• 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 facilities within the territory as needed.

• BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT)

• This position also requires successful completion of the pre-employment color blind test, accommodation may be provided

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS's standards in the government's two key performance programs. We expect our teammates to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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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

$19.50 - $30.00 / 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.