Patient Care Technician - Peritoneal Dialysis - Dialysis

Patient Care Technician – Peritoneal Dialysis – Dialysis Experience Required

Join to apply for the Patient Care Technician – Peritoneal Dialysis – Dialysis Experience Required role at DaVita Kidney Care
. This position is located at 3 Rossi Cir Ste B, Salinas, California, 93907, United States.

$24.00/hr – $32.00/hr

• Direct Patient Care – Spend the majority of your day in direct one‑on‑one patient care, providing safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment for up to four patients at a time.
• Multiple Patients – Care for a variety of patients across the facility.
• Technician Duties – Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment, measure and record vital statistics, observe patients, and set up hemodialysis machines. Exposure to blood and needles is expected.
• Continuous Improvement – Contribute to ongoing process improvements for patients and teammates.
• Relationship Building – Build long‑term relationships with patients suffering from end‑stage renal disease and educate them on kidney dialysis topics.
• Team Collaboration – Work with a cross‑functional team that includes nurses, dietitians, social workers, and leadership. PCTs work under RN supervision.
• Scheduling – Shifts start as early as 4:00 AM and vary based on patient needs. Expected shift times will be shared during the interview process.

• No dialysis experience is required. Training will be provided.
• Training may take place in a facility or a training clinic with other new teammates.
• Potential to float to various clinics during and after training.
• Hours during training may vary but typically range from 32–40 hours per week.
• Flexibility with final home clinic placement and the possibility of placing in different locations.
• Availability for Monday through Saturday mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Desire to enter the health care field and care for people in need.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable working around blood and needles.
• Comfortable mixing acid or bicarbonate solutions.
• Flexibility and availability for mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours, including some 12+ hour shifts, while on your feet.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory.
• Health care experience is a plus, including certifications such as BONENT, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

• Comprehensive benefits:
  Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out.
• Support for you and your family: family resources, EAP counseling, access to Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid training: robust, paid training program with classroom and hands‑on components.
• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.
• Preceptor University:
  Learn how to train future DaVita teammates in clinical procedures and policies.
• Opportunities for growth: DSSL & SPARK, Bridge to Your Dreams, 100+ CEU courses, Gateway portal.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care

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This position will remain open for a minimum of three days. The wage range for the role is $24.00 – $32.00 per hour. Compensation will depend on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. For location‑specific minimum wage details, see DaVita.jobs/Wage Rates.

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