Patient Care Technician

DaVita Kidney Care

Patient Care Technician providing hands-on care for patients with end-stage renal disease in an outpatient dialysis clinic. Responsible for monitoring patients, setting up equipment, and collaborating with healthcare teams.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBakersfield • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $32 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering safe and compassionate dialysis care while effectively monitoring patient health and educating on kidney health. Proficient in setting up and maintaining dialysis equipment and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Dialysis ExperienceDialysis CertificationPatient MonitoringPatient EducationCNA Certification

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Hard Skills

Dialysis CareVital Signs RecordingMedical Equipment SetupPatient Data ManagementPhlebotomy Skills

Soft Skills

Compassionate CareCollaborationFlexibilityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Dialysis CertificationCNAMACHTPhlebotomy Certification

Industry Keywords

Patient CareHealthcareKidney HealthLong ShiftsBlood and Needle Handling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver safe, hygienic, and compassionate dialysis care
Monitor patients before, during, and after treatment
Set up and maintain dialysis equipment
Record vital signs and patient data
Educate patients on treatment and kidney health
Collaborate with nurses, dietitians, social workers, and other care team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

Dialysis experienced and certification required for this specific position
Accredited High School diploma, general education development (“GED”) credential, or equivalent
Comfortable around blood, needles, and medical equipment
Physically able to work long shifts on your feet
Willing to float between local clinics if needed
Flexible schedule including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Preferred: CNA, MA, CHT, phlebotomy certification, or healthcare experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

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