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DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

Dialysis Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAkron, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma, GED credential, or equivalent is required.
  • Basic computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook are required; functional proficiency in all DaVita computer systems is required within 90 days of hire.
  • Dialysis Technician Certification through a CMS-approved state certification program or a national commercially available certification program is required within 18 months of hire or position change.
  • Additional state requirements and regulations apply where applicable.
  • Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

  • Receive patients into the treatment or exam area; weigh patients; take pre- and post-dialysis temperature and blood pressure; document on dialysis flow sheets; perform and record vital signs and other parameters of end-stage kidney disease patients according to DaVita policy and state regulations; obtain blood samples and culture specimens and prepare them for shipment.
  • Under the guidance of a nurse or preceptor, set up and monitor dialysis machines and the reverse osmosis water system for correct functioning; respond to alarms and make appropriate adjustments before, during, and after treatment; perform safety checks as directed by the registered nurse; dismantle, clean, and disinfect machines and equipment according to procedures; and perform end-of-therapy terminal cleaning and disinfection with guidance.
  • Collect patient data and report to a nurse or preceptor as needed, including monitoring and documenting vascular access status, documenting observations and seeking guidance for out-of-range levels, and reporting patient parameters to the registered nurse.
  • Under the guidance of a nurse or preceptor, initiate dialysis via approved access using proper cannulation or central venous catheter techniques in accordance with state, federal, and local regulations.
  • Review dialysis prescriptions and assess patients' general physical and mental condition through observation and interview; obtain information or data to determine adherence to dietary or medication regimens; document observations and review them with a nurse or preceptor.
  • Perform clerical duties as needed, such as filing, preparing lab requisitions, scheduling appointments, answering phones, ordering supplies, billing, copying, faxing, data entry, and maintaining patient charts.

About the Company

DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

DaVita provides kidney care services, primarily dialysis, for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, and runs integrated care programs with educational resources. Its services are delivered through dialysis centers, with treatment guided by patient-centered care and tracked using clinical metrics to monitor outcomes; it also offers Kidney Smart classes and risk quizzes to help patients manage kidney health. The company differentiates itself by focusing on value-based, holistic and equitable care across a network, coordinating services to improve results while controlling costs. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and build a robust, equitable kidney-care community.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Denver, CO
Founded
1979

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