Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

. Provide direct, hands-on patient care under RN supervision during dialysis treatment .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeGreenville • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates hands-on patient care skills in dialysis treatment, including monitoring patient statistics and operating hemodialysis machines. Capable of building long-term patient relationships and collaborating effectively with healthcare professionals.

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Patient CareHemodialysis Machine SetupPatient MonitoringFlexible ScheduleCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Patient Statistics MeasurementDialysis TreatmentAcid MixingBicarb Mixing

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication

Industry Keywords

End-Stage Renal DiseaseHealthcareContinuous Process Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct, hands-on patient care under RN supervision during dialysis treatment
Care for up to four patients at a time
Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment
Measure and record patient statistics and observations
Set up hemodialysis machines
Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment
Educate patients about kidney dialysis-related topics
Build long-term relationships with patients receiving treatment for end-stage renal disease
Collaborate with technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership
Participate in continuous process improvement
Work assigned shifts beginning as early as 4:30 a.m., according to patient needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Desire to enter the health care field to care for other people in need
High school diploma or equivalent
Comfortable working around blood and needles
Comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
Flexible schedule and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some 12+ hour shifts, on your feet
Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed
Must pass a background check and drug screen

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid training program
Reimbursement for Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) match
Paid time off
PTO cash out
Family resources
EAP counseling sessions
Headspace® access
Backup child and elder care
Maternity/paternity leave
Preceptor University
Fully funded tuition and career coaching through Bridge to Your Dreams
Professional development opportunities