Patient Care Technician

DAVITA·San Diego, California

$24 - $32/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Patient Care Technician · $24 - $32/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

+9% vs. median posted rate for support services roles in San Diego, California ($22.00/hr, n=213)

266 similar openings in the San Diego area · median $22.00/hr

$17.00/hr · lowesthighest · $80.00/hr

this role: $24.00/hrmedian $22.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 213 posted support services roles in San Diego, California rates. This role sits in the 59th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 9% above the San Diego, California median for support services roles.

The Patient Care Technician provides direct, hands-on dialysis care to patients with end-stage renal disease under the supervision of an RN. Responsibilities include monitoring patients, maintaining dialysis equipment, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Posting Date 04/28/2026 9850 A-D Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, California, 92129, United States of America **This is a float position that requires CHT*
DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. As a PCT, you’ll provide direct, hands-on care under RN supervision, helping patients through life-sustaining dialysis treatment.

Key Responsibilities Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment Set up and maintain dialysis equipment Record vital signs and patient data Educate patients on treatment and kidney health Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members

Requirements

Dialysis experience + CHT certification Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment Physically able to work long shifts on your feet Willing to float between local clinics if needed Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What We Offer

Paid training with ongoing education and career paths Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program

Start your healthcare career with DaVita—apply now! #LI-SA1 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 $24.00 - $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.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Medical insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
401(k) match
Backup child/elder care
Headspace subscription
Bridge to your dreams RN program
Clinical ladders program

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $24 - $32/hr
Location: San Diego, California
Posted: Aug 13, 2026
Application: Employer website

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.