Patient Care Technician

Posting Date

09/21/2026

180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, Louisiana, 70065-2467, United States of America

Acute Dialysis Patient Care Technician (Hospital Services)

Requires dialysis experience and CCHT certification.

Will support hospital systems in New Orleans area.

Make a real difference in patients’ lives. DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide hands-on dialysis care in a hospital setting. We provide paid training and opportunities to grow your career in healthcare.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver one-on-one dialysis care to patients with kidney disease
• Monitor and record vital signs, set up dialysis machines, and observe treatment
• Support patients physically and emotionally throughout their care
• Educate patients on dialysis-related topics
• Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members

What You’ll Need:

• Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
• Comfort working with blood, needles, and medical equipment
• Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical stamina for long shifts (up to 12+ hours)
• Flexibility to float between facilities as needed
• Previous healthcare experience a plus (CNA, MA, Phlebotomy, CHT, BONENT certified)

What We Offer:

• Paid training with ongoing education and career paths
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off
• Family support: backup child/elder care, Headspace, EAP, parental leave
• Career development Programs: Clinical Ladders, Bridge to Your Dreams RN program

Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible. 

Start your healthcare career with DaVita. Apply now!

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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