Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Make a Life-Changing Impact Every Day

Are you ready to build meaningful patient connections and launch a rewarding healthcare career? As a Patient Care Technician (PCT) at DaVita, you will be the heart of our outpatient dialysis clinic, providing direct, hands-on care for patients managing end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Unlike fast-paced hospital floors where patients come and go, in our dialysis clinic you'll care for the same patients multiple times a week—building lasting relationships and helping them thrive through life-sustaining treatments.

No prior dialysis experience? No problem. We provide industry-leading, 9–10 week fully paid clinical training to set you up for long-term success.

What You'll Do

Under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs), you will deliver compassionate, high-quality care throughout each patient's treatment journey:

• Direct Patient Care: Welcome patients, take and record vital signs, monitor health data before, during, and after dialysis, and respond attentively to patient needs.
• Clinical & Technical Operations: Safely assemble, sanitize, and prime specialized dialysis machines and equipment, following rigorous clinical safety protocols.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: Build trust with patients and their families, educating them on kidney health, treatment routines, and wellness goals.
• Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Partner closely with RNs, Nephrologists, Dietitians, Social Workers, and Clinic Leadership to deliver holistic patient care.

Schedule & Clinic Hours: What to Expect

We believe in full transparency about our clinic rhythm so you know exactly what your workweek looks like:

• Predictable Full-Time Cadence: Work 3 to 4 shifts per week (typically 8, 10, or 12 hours depending on clinic scheduling and patient flow), giving you 3 to 4 full days off every week.
• Clinic Operating Window: Our clinic operates Monday through Saturday between 5:00 AM and 6:00 PM (Sundays closed).
• Shift Times: Scheduled shifts fall within 4:00 AM (opening prep) to 7:00 PM (closing disinfection). Teammates rotate opening and closing shifts and work every other Saturday to ensure balanced coverage.
• Local Team Collaboration: Occasional opportunities to float to nearby partner clinics in the greater Fort Wayne area when needed.

What You Bring (Qualifications & Mindset)

• Education: Accredited High School Diploma, General Education Development (GED) credential, or equivalent.
• Clinical Comfort: Comfortable working hands-on with medical equipment, needles, and blood in a clinical healthcare environment.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stay active, stand, and move across the clinic floor for extended portions of your shift.
• Shift Flexibility: Availability to work rotating schedules within our operating window (early mornings, evenings, rotating Saturdays, and shared holiday rotations).
• Onboarding Clearances: Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
• Preferred (Not Required): Prior healthcare experience or certification as a CNA, Medical Assistant (MA), Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), or Phlebotomist.

What We Offer You

At DaVita, we invest heavily in our teammates' personal and professional well-being:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: 9–10 weeks of paid classroom and precepted on-the-floor clinical training—no previous dialysis background required.
• Clear Career Growth Pathways: Expand your skills through our Clinical Ladders program or take advantage of our Bridge to Your Dreams program, which covers tuition for teammates pursuing an RN degree.
• Competitive Benefits Package: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting your first month, plus 401(k) retirement plan with company match and generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Family & Well-Being Support: Backup child and elder care, free Headspace subscription, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and comprehensive parental leave.
• Village Culture: A supportive, team-first environment recognized nationally for teammate engagement and community impact.

Ready to Start Your Healthcare Journey?

Take the next step in your career and become part of a community that cares deeply for its patients and each other.

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.