Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician

Posting Date
11/05/20267525 Tidewater DrSte 37, Norfolk, Virginia, 23505-3700, United States of America
Street Address: 901 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA 23504

DSD Dedicated Den

No On Call!

3 Days a week!

Shift & Availability Requirements: Operating Monday through Saturday (3:30 AM – 4:00 PM). Must have open Monday – Saturday availability to support flexible scheduling across MWF (Monday / Wednesday / Friday) and TTS (Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday) rotations. NO SUNDAYS and NO OVERNIGHT SHIFTS.

About the Role: Skilled Nursing Dialysis (DSD)

DaVita is transforming kidney care by bringing the clinic directly to the resident! Inside our specialized Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Dialysis Dens , we operate an intimate, state-of-the-art 6-chair dialysis suite located directly within the post-acute care and rehabilitation center.

As a Certified Patient Care Technician (PCT / CCHT) at Norfolk - Southern Tide, you will work side-by-side with a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver personalized, high-touch chairside hemodialysis to a consistent group of residents. You’ll enjoy predictable daytime operating hours, an intimate team dynamic, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your patients' lives without the chaos of huge 24-chair in-center clinics or grueling hospital call.

Key Responsibilities:

- Direct Patient Care: Perform pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis patient vital sign assessments, weight measurements, and continuous monitoring throughout treatment.
- Vascular Access Cannulation: Skillfully perform cannulation of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and AV grafts using aseptic technique; assist RN with central venous catheter (CVC) care and site monitoring.
- Machine Setup & Disinfection: Prepare, prime, test, and sanitize Fresenius 2008T hemodialysis machines and Bibag systems in accordance with strict clinical protocols and infection control standards.
- Water Treatment & Safety Testing: Complete and log daily water room testing, including Reverse Osmosis (RO) parameters, chlorine/chloramine checks, and system quality assurance.
- Patient Comfort & Advocacy: Build trust and rapport with geriatric and post-acute residents; assist with transfers, comfort measures, and communicate any clinical changes or distress immediately to the RN.
- Accurate EMR Documentation: Document treatment parameters, vital trends, and machine observations meticulously in the electronic medical record.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Certification: Active National Hemodialysis Technician Certification (CCHT through NNCC, BONENT, or equivalent) required.
- Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of direct hemodialysis technician experience (In-Center Chronic, Acute Hospital, or SNF Dialysis).
- Schedule Flexibility: Open availability across Monday through Saturday to support rotational schedules between MWF and TTS shifts (early morning starts: 3:30 AM – 4:00 PM).
- Licensure / Credentials: High School Diploma or GED; active CPR/BLS certification (American Heart Association or equivalent).
- Skills: Strong cannulation expertise, sharp time management, meticulous attention to hygiene and infection control, and a compassionate bedside manner.

Why Join DaVita DSD?

- Work-Life Balance: Structured daytime schedules with NO scheduled Sunday shifts and NO overnight on-call .
- Intimate Clinical Setting: Focus on quality over quantity in a modern 6-chair den working alongside a close-knit clinical team.
- Competitive Rewards & Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement matching, paid time off (PTO), and tuition assistance programs (including Bridge to Your Dreams funded RN degree pathways).
- Growth & Preceptorship: Dedicated career ladders with opportunities to become a Lead PCT, Preceptor, or Clinical Coordinator.

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 $18.00 - $27.50 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

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.