Assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for patients with End-Stage Kidney Disease across multiple clinic locations. Responsibilities include monitoring patient vitals, initiating dialysis via approved accesses, and maintaining dialysis equipment.
Requirements summary
Requires a High School diploma or GED and current CPR certification. Dialysis Technician Certification (CCHT) must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
Posting Date 05/04/2026 6830 N Ridge Rd, Madison, Ohio, 44057-2637, United States of America DaVita is hiring Float Dialysis Tech (CCHT) to give life are our North Ridge Dialysis in Madison, Auburn Road Dialysis in Painesville, and Ashtabula Dialysis.
The Experience Dialysis Technician (PCT) – ICHD assists registered nurses in providing dialysis treatment for the End-Stage Kidney Disease (“ESKD”) patient in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Capable of all proficient PCT duties.
Meet the requirements for and may function as a certified preceptor on a regular basis.
Role model and coach for other teammates and assists in leading DaVita or facility initiatives.
Will float between three clinics to include Ashtabula, North Ridge, and Auburn Road, as needed (must have reliable transportation) Schedule: Expected to work 32 hours per week with a possible start time of 4am 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 holiday Advanced Dialysis Tech Day to Day 30%: 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.
30%: 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.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Training
Pet Insurance
401(k) Match
Maternity Leave
Paternity Leave
PTO Cash Out
Family Resources
EAP Counseling Sessions
Headspace Access
Backup Child Care
Backup Elder Care
10%: Sets ups and monitors dialysis machines and reverse osmosis 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 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.
Advanced Dialysis Tech Requirements Dialysis Technician Certification (CCHT) by a CMS approved state certification program or a national commercially available certification program required within 18 months of hire or position change.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (“CPR”) certification required (or must be obtained within 60 days of employment).
High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent from a federally accredited institution.
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.
Additional state requirements/ regulations where applicable Required Preferred.
Employment at DaVita is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and a background check.
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Take the first step and apply now. #LI-FV1 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.
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DaVita (NYSE: DVA) is a comprehensive kidney care provider focused on transforming care to improve the quality of life for patients globally.
The company is a leading provider of kidney care services in the U.S. and has been a leader in clinical quality and innovation for more than 20 years.
DaVita is working to help increase equitable access to care for patients at every stage and setting along their kidney health journey—from slowing progression of kidney disease to streamlining the transplant process, from acute hospital care to dialysis at home.
As of March 31, 2022, DaVita served 200,800 patients at 2,809 outpatient dialysis centers in the U.S.
The company operated an additional 346 outpatient dialysis centers in 11 other countries worldwide.
DaVita has reduced hospitalizations, improved mortality and worked collaboratively to help propel the kidney care community to adopt an equitable, high-quality standard of care for patients around the globe.
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