What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Care Technician position at DaVita Kidney Care?
Posting Date
09/18/2026
501 W 14th StFl 9, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801-1013, United States of America
This position will be for our dialysis program located at Wilmington Hospital doing 1:1 Hemodialysis treatments.
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
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
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
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09/18/2026
501 W 14th StFl 9, Wilmington, Delaware, 19801-1013, United States of America
This position will be for our dialysis program located at Wilmington Hospital doing 1:1 Hemodialysis treatments.
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
- 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)
- Full vaccination against COVID-19 may be required by hospitals in this program, which may include a booster when eligible.
- 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
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
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Beware of Recruitment Fraud
DaVita will never ask for payment or personal financial information at any point in the hiring process, nor will we ever communicate with you using email addresses outside of the DaVita secure network. If you receive a request like this, it is not legitimate. Do not share your information.
Career Growth - From clinical and operations to corporate jobs, our learning and development programs help guide your career journey.