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Patient Care Technician

DAVITA·Contra Costa County, California

$25 - $32/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 23 days ago
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About the role

Provide direct one-on-one patient care and monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment. Responsibilities include setting up hemodialysis machines, recording stats, and educating patients on kidney dialysis topics.

Posting Date 06/30/2026 4200 Macdonald Ave, Ste A, Richmond, California, 94805, United States of America DaVita is Hiring!

We are looking for a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to join our amazing team.

If you are looking to give life in an outpatient dialysis center.

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.

If you desire to deliver care in an empathetic, compassionate way, consider DaVita and apply today!

No Dialysis Experience Required!

When you join DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) this opportunity will give you a jump start to your career in the health care field!

With paid, extensive training, you will gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live.

Once you have successfully completed training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals – including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs – to care for our patients.

It's not a job, it's giving life and a career based on passion and purpose.

Some Details About This Position: No Dialysis experience is required.

Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic other than your assigned home clinic Potential to float to various clinics 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.

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 clinics within the territory as needed. Health care experience a plus including: BONENT Certified, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification. What We’ll Provide More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings. · 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 and more · Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning. We offer competitive compensation plus an amazing benefit packages:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401K (matching)
  • Retirement Plans
  • Hospital Care Plans
  • Paid Training
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • PTO cash out
  • Health Saving Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Options
  • Critical Care Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance #LI-NL1 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. The Wage Range for the role is $25.00 - $32.00 per 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 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.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401(k) Match
  • Professional Development Programs
  • Health Saving Account
  • Critical Care Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • PTO Cash Out
  • Family Resources
  • EAP Counseling Sessions
  • Headspace Access
  • Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • Backup Child and Elder Care
  • Employee Stock Purchase Options

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$25 - $32/hr
Location
Contra Costa County, California
Posted
Jul 5, 2026
Application
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DAVITA

DaVita means “to give life,” reflecting our proud history as leaders in dialysis—an essential, life-sustaining treatment for those living with end stage kidney disease (ESKD). Today, our mission is to minimize the devastating impacts of kidney disease across the full spectrum of...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

California patient care roles stay consistently needed

Patient care technician roles in California are commonly in demand across hospitals, clinics, and outpatient settings, especially where flexible scheduling and multi-site coverage are needed. Competition can be stronger for candidates who are comfortable with blood and needles, can handle long shifts on their feet, and can adapt to changing clinic assignments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit before applying, then confirm any schedule and clinic-location expectations with the employer.

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