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Patient Care Technician Acute CCHT Required

DaVita

Birmingham, ALFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 4w agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Birmingham, AL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CCHT CertificationCNAPhlebotomyCHTBONENT Certified

Job overview

DaVita is hiring a Patient Care Technician Acute CCHT Required. DaVita seeks a Patient Care Technician to deliver hands‑on dialysis care in a hospital setting, offering paid training and career growth opportunities for individuals passionate about helping patients with kidney disease.

Key focus areas include Deliver one‑on‑one dialysis care to patients with kidney disease, Monitor and record vital signs, set up dialysis machines, and observe treatment, and Support patients physically and emotionally throughout their care.

Important skills include Working With Blood, Working With Needles, Working With Medical Equipment, Physical Stamina, and Adaptability.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Working With BloodWorking With NeedlesWorking With Medical EquipmentPhysical StaminaAdaptability

Qualifications

Dialysis ExperienceCCHT CertificationAccredited High School Diploma or GEDWillingness to Work Early Mornings, Evenings, Weekends, and HolidaysPrevious Healthcare ExperienceCNAMAPhlebotomyCHTBONENT CertifiedFull Vaccination Against COVID-19

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Posting Date

07/29/2026

1802 6th Ave South, Birmingham, Alabama, 35233-1932, United States of America

Make a real difference in patients’ lives. DaVita is seeking a Patient Care Technician to provide hands-on dialysis care in a hospital setting. No dialysis experience required—just a passion for helping others. 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:

  • Dialysis experience and certification required-CCHT

  • 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!

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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 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.

For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates

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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