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DaVita

Provides dialysis and comprehensive kidney care

Dialysis Technician

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 11
Full-timeAshtabula, OH, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable working around blood and needles.
  • The candidate must be flexible and available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
  • The candidate must be physically and mentally able to work long shifts, including shifts over 12 hours, on their feet.
  • The candidate must be willing to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
  • Healthcare experience is required, including one of the listed credentials or certifications: BONENT certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician certification, Certified Nursing Assistant certification, Certified Medical Assistant certification, or phlebotomy certification.
  • The candidate must be able to lift 5 to 50 pounds unassisted and perform repetitive standing, sitting, stooping, walking, stretching, reaching, and full-range body motions.
  • The candidate must be able to interact clearly and efficiently in person and by phone, and use a computer and peripherals as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment through direct one-on-one patient care, supporting up to four or five patients at a time.
  • Prepare the water room and bicarbonate for patients, test water for chlorine, and check that tools are calibrated.
  • Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, including measuring and recording statistics, observing patients, and setting up hemodialysis machines.
  • Build long-term relationships with patients receiving treatment for end-stage renal disease and educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics.
  • Work under the supervision of a registered nurse as part of a cross-functional clinical team.
  • Help improve processes for patients and teammates.

Desired Qualifications

  • Some healthcare experience is preferred.

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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