Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician DSD

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Join DaVita's growing Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Dialysis team at our brand-new den suite at Foundations Gardens of Fairfax in Cleveland, OH!

Work Address: 9014 Cedar Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106

Dialysis Certified Patient Care Technician DSD

Schedule: Full-Time | 3 Days/week (~12+ Hour Shifts) | NO Sunday Shifts | NO Overnight On-Call

Experience Required: Minimum 1+ Years Direct Hemodialysis Experience
Licensure / Certification: Current Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician (OCDT) or Active National CCHT / BONENT

Retention Bonus Opportunity

This role is eligible for a $6,000 retention bonus for dialysis-experienced candidates not currently employed by DaVita, paid out in milestone installments over your service with the Village. (Full terms, eligibility, and payout milestones will be detailed during the offer process.)

About DaVita SNF Dialysis (DSD)

Approximately 10% of all dialysis patients reside in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) and are transported to outpatient clinics three times a week; placing a significant physical burden on patients.

DaVita SNF Dialysis (DSD) brings high-quality renal care directly on-site to residents inside an intimate, modern 6-chair dialysis den. In this role, you partner directly with a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver life-sustaining hemodialysis without the chaos of large chronic clinics or hospital transport delays, backed by all the capabilities, technology, and resources DaVita has to offer.

What You Can Expect & What You'll Do

In this role, you take direct ownership of ongoing patient care to ensure each resident's dialysis treatment stays safe, comfortable, and on track.

• Direct 1-on-1 Patient Care: Spend the majority of your day providing hands-on dialysis care. Perform sterile cannulation of complex AV fistulas and grafts, monitor vital signs and treatment tolerance, and ensure resident comfort and dignity.
• Autonomous & Independent Setting: Work hand-in-hand with your Den RN inside an autonomous 6-chair suite. You will apply your core clinical skills to monitor patients before, during, and after treatment, track fluid removal, and respond quickly to clinical changes.
• Technical & Machine Operations: Set up, prime, disinfect, and troubleshoot Fresenius hemodialysis machines (2008T / Bibag). Maintain water treatment systems across diverse den setups-including both central water treatment rooms and individual portable Reverse Osmosis (RO) units-and complete daily water quality testing and strict infection control protocols.
• Holistic Care & Coordination: Assist residents with comfortable transfers, pre- and post-treatment weight measurements, and collaborate closely with SNF facility care teams and nephrologists.

What Makes DSD at Gardens of Fairfax Special?

• Predictable Schedule with Work-Life Balance: Set 3-day work weeks (~12-hour shifts) with NO on-call and NO Sunday treatments.
• Meaningful Resident Continuity: Build deep, long-term relationships with a consistent group of resident patients and enjoy true direct teamwork with your RN partner.
• High Clinical Autonomy: Experience the independence of a boutique suite with the full backing, safety standards, and operational infrastructure of DaVita.

Qualifications & Requirements

Must Have:

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Clinical Experience: Minimum 1+ years of direct hemodialysis experience (in-center, hospital acute, or SNF setting).
• Certification: Must hold an active Ohio Certified Dialysis Technician (OCDT) credential or active national certification (CCHT via NNCC or CHT/CCNT via BONENT).
• Life Support: Current BLS / CPR certification (or willing to obtain prior to hire).
• Technical Skills: Basic computer proficiency and comfort with electronic documentation / EMR (MS Office / Word / Outlook).

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience in preceptor, training, or healthcare education roles.
• Experience with Fresenius 2008T machines and central/portable RO water systems.

What We'll Provide (DaVita Rewards & Growth)

More than just a paycheck, DaVita's comprehensive Total Rewards package supports you and your family at every stage:

• Retention Bonus: $6,000 Milestone-based retention bonus for eligible external dialysis-experienced technicians.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), and PTO cash-out options.
• Family & Personal Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counseling sessions, free access to Headspace, backup child and elder care, and paid parental leave.
• 100% Paid Training & Certification Support: Paid onboarding through award-winning training programs and reimbursement for clinical licenses and CCHT / CHT renewals.
• Robust Career Development Pathways:
  • Bridge to Your Dreams: Fully funded tuition assistance and career coaching for high-performing PCTs to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
  • Preceptor University: Specialized development to mentor, teach, and onboard incoming DaVita teammates.
  • DSSL & SPARK Leadership Programs: Targeted leadership pathways to transition into clinical supervision, management, and operational leadership.
  • Free Continuing Education: 100+ CEU courses at no cost and access to Gateway-DaVita's platform for career planning, self-paced learning, and teammate recognition.

Make a direct, life-changing impact where patients need it most. Apply today to join our Foundations Gardens of Fairfax SNF Dialysis team!

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.

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

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