About this role
Posting Date
10/12/20264033 3rd AveSte 310, San Diego, California, 92103-2117, United States of America
Position: Patient Care Technician (PCT) - In-Center Hemodialysis (ICHD) / Home Hemodialysis (HHD) Program
DaVita is seeking an experienced Patient Care Technician (PCT) to support our In-Center Hemodialysis (ICHD), Peritoneal Dialysis (PD), and Home Hemodialysis (HHD) programs. We are looking for a highly skilled ICHD PCT with expert cannulation experience who is passionate about patient care and interested in expanding their knowledge across home modalities. This role will primarily support the ICHD floor while cross-training in PD and HHD to help patients achieve greater independence and improved quality of life.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with patient training for Home Hemodialysis (HHD) and Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) under RN supervision.
- Prepare, monitor, and maintain dialysis equipment and treatment areas.
- Monitor and document patient vital signs, treatment responses, and clinical observations.
- Support follow-up care, supply tracking, and telehealth check-ins.
- Provide technical and emotional support throughout HHD training.
- Perform direct patient care duties within the ICHD clinic, including expert cannulation and dialysis treatment support.
- Cross-train and support ICHD, PD, and HHD operations as needed.
- Float between modalities based on patient and business needs while maintaining support of the ICHD floor.
Requirements
- Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent.
- Comfortable with blood, needles, and medical equipment.
- Physically able to work long shifts on your feet.
- Flexible schedule (may include weekends or holidays).
- Willing to train and float across clinics as needed.
- Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, or healthcare experience.
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
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced ICHD PCT to broaden their clinical skill set by gaining exposure to both PD and HHD while continuing to utilize and strengthen their expertise in the dialysis clinic. If you are adaptable, patient-focused, and eager to grow within nephrology care, we encourage you to apply.
Empower patients through independence. Apply now and join a team that gives life!
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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.
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 https://careers.davita.com/benefits
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