DAVITA·Middleburg Heights, Ohio
The Patient Care Technician is responsible for the complete ongoing care of dialysis patients, including monitoring stats and setting up hemodialysis machines. They work in conjunction with RNs to ensure treatments stay on track within skilled nursing facilities.
Posting Date 07/23/2026 9050 N Church Dr, Parma Heights, Ohio, 44130-4701, United States of America Patient Care Tech - OCDT - DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis (DSD)
DaVita Kidney Care is bringing our industry-leading clinical quality to patients on-site at skilled nursing facilities (SNF) through a new team called DaVita Skilled Nursing Dialysis Services.
Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a SNF and are transported to dialysis three times a week placing a significant burden on patients and adding significant avoidable costs to the health care system.
DSD Services teammates will have access to all the capabilities and resources DaVita has to offer, and will work to quickly leverage these to develop the infrastructure and rapidly grow the new service line.
Ideal teammates will have significant experience within DaVita, get energized by a start-up type environment and improving the lives of patients, and have a track record of finding ways to GSD.
Teammates must be comfortable working autonomously and have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with cross-functional resources across the Village.
In this role, you take responsibility for the complete ongoing care of each patient to ensure their dialysis treatment stays on track. PCTs will work in conjunction with dialysis RNs to provide dialysis care.
Your primary work schedule will be a
Full-Time position: The PCT will be based at our site dialysis den in the S Broadview-Parma Heights 5520 Broadview Rd Parma, OH, 44134 and will be asked to support additional surrounding sites depending on business needs. Operations function Monday through Saturday. Scheduled days will vary based on market needs.
DSD Dialysis care is a complex but fulfilling service line. Meeting and/or exceeding clinical outcomes are the goals and multitasking is an expectation to meet the needs of the service, the patients and our SNF partners.
Provide comprehensive patient care in an independent setting. Plan to be on your toes at all times. You use your mind constantly. You apply your "core" skills to monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup. There's a lot to track and manage and the joy comes in witnessing how your care impacts patients' lives.
High school diploma or equivalent MUST BE OCDT CERTIFIED Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook
You might also have (a.k.a. nice-to-haves): Training/Teaching/Healthcare Education background
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.
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.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be OCDT certified. Proficiency in basic computer skills, specifically MS Word and Outlook, is required.
Market context
Patient Care Technician openings in Ohio are often tied to ongoing needs in hospitals, outpatient clinics, and other care settings that rely on hands-on support. These roles can be competitive because employers look for dependable candidates who can handle long shifts, blood and needles, and flexible schedules across multiple clinics. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your availability and comfort with the physical and clinical demands before applying.