601 West 5th AveSuite 101, Spokane, Washington, 99204, United States of America

Outpatient Dialysis Patient Care Technician - Paid Training!

Downtown Spokane & occasionally other Spokane clinics.

This need is for MOSTLY opening shift, with closing on occasion.

Schedule is made 60-90 days in advance

Schedule : Shifts can begin as early as 4 : 15am and closing shifts can end as late as 10 : 30pm. Shifts are scheduled well in advance and are 8-12 hours in length.

Our teammates work 3-4 days per week and are expected to work rotated Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays! An overview of the schedule will be shared during the interview process.

Example POST-TRAINING Schedule outlined :

• Monday 4 : 45am 5 : 15pm
• Tuesday 4 : 30am 2 : 30pm
• Wednesday 4 : 45am 5 : 15pm
• OFF Thu / Fri / Sat / Sun
• Monday 4 : 15am-12pm
• OFF Tue / Wed
• Thursday 4 : 30am-2 : 30pm
• Friday 4 : 45am-5 : 15pm
• Saturday 4 : 30am-2 : 30pm

Joining DaVita as Patient Care Technician (PCT) is an exciting opportunity to jump start your career in the health care industry! With paid, extensive training, you will join a holistic team of care professionals including nurses, dietitian, social workers, and other experienced PCTs and gain the skills needed to care for our patients and build a network of other health care professionals across the geography where you live.

It’s not a job, it’s giving life and a career based on passion and purpose .

To help advance your career, DaVita launched Clinical Ladders for PCTs. This program empowers you to be in the driver’s seat of your career.

Since DaVita is a pay-for-performance company, these ladders come with the opportunity to develop and increase your earning potential at each point of your career.

DaVita’s Bridge to your Dreams program allows PCT teammates who have been in their role for six consecutive months and are in good standing, eligibility to receive tuition assistance up front to pursue their dream of becoming a DaVita RN and getting their Associates Degree in Nursing.

We also have dedicated training to become a Facility Administer, and training to become a Regional Operations Director. Your success is driven by your performance and desire!

What you can expect :

Direct Patient Care. Spend the majority of your day in direct one-on-one patient care to provide safe, comfortable and hygienic dialysis treatment.

Our PCTs care for up to 4 patients at a time.

• Technician Duties . To monitor patients before, during and after dialysis treatment including measuring and recording stats, patient observations, and hemodialysis machine setup.
• Building long-term relationships with your patients who are suffering from end stage renal disease and are receiving treatment on average 3 times / week.

You will also be responsible for educating patients on Kidney Dialysis related topics.

Team. Cross functional team of clinicians including technicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers and leadership. PCTs work under the supervision of a RN.

Some details about this position :

• Training may take place in a nearby clinic with teammates other than your assigned home clinic.
• Hours of work may vary during the training period; however, you will typically be working between 32-40 hours per week.
• There is potential to float to other nearby clinics during and after your training
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work opening shifts, closing shifts, rotated Saturdays, and holidays.

The schedule is made at least 1 month in advance.

Requirements :

• True desire to enter the health care field & care for other people in need
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be comfortable handling blood and needles
• Must be comfortable mixing acid or bicarb
• Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, rotated Saturdays and some holidays.
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12 hours) on your feet.
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed.
• Health care experience is DESIRED not required : Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification.

What We’ll Provide :

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most including :

• Comprehensive benefits : Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family : family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity / paternity leave and more
• Paid training : DaVita offers all new dialysis teammates a robust, paid training program to help you learn the right dialysis skills.

The training is a mix of classroom and hands on training.

• Reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license
• Preceptor University : Learn how to become teach future DaVita teammates clinical procedures and policies
• Opportunity to grow personally and professionally . DaVita is committed to providing robust development opportunities.

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 Diversity & 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. As such, 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.

Ready to make a difference in the lives of patients? Take the first step and apply now.

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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 Diversity & 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 an affirmative action employer. As such, 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary / Wage Range

$17.50 - $27.00 / hour

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at

Last updated : 2024-05-06