Bilingual Patient Care Technician

DaVita is hiring a Bilingual Patient Care Technician for our West Lawn Dialysis Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to individuals with end-stage renal disease receiving hemodialysis treatment. We offer comprehensive paid training to prepare you for this position, including classroom and hands-on instruction, with reimbursement for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a dialysis clinic setting, caring for patients who receive treatment on average three times per week. You will be part of a cross-functional team including nurses, technicians, dietitians, social workers, and leadership. Patient care technicians work under the supervision of a registered nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct one-on-one patient care to deliver safe, comfortable, and hygienic dialysis treatment
• Care for up to four patients at a time
• Monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment
• Measure and record vital signs and patient observations
• Set up and manage hemodialysis machines
• Handle exposure to blood and needles as part of routine duties
• Mix acid or bicarb as needed for treatment
• Educate patients on kidney dialysis-related topics
• Build long-term relationships with patients receiving ongoing treatment
• Contribute to continuous improvement of clinic processes

Schedule

The clinic operates Monday through Saturday, 4:00 AM to 6:30 PM. Patient care technicians typically work 10 to 12 hour shifts, 3 to 4 days per week, with start times as early as 4:00 AM. During the training period, you will typically work 32 to 40 hours per week, though hours may vary. You must have a flexible schedule and be available to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Shifts can begin as early as 4:30 AM and will vary based on patient needs. Your expected shift will be shared during the interview process.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
• Desire to enter the healthcare field to care for people in need
• Comfort working around blood and needles
• Comfort mixing acid or bicarb
• Flexibility and availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Physical and mental ability to work long hours (some shifts are 12 or more hours) on your feet
• Willingness to train and work across multiple clinics within the territory as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare experience including BONENT Certification, Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Phlebotomy certification

Training and Support

DaVita offers all new dialysis team members a robust, paid training program combining classroom and hands-on instruction. Training may take place at your assigned clinic or at a separate training facility with a class of new team members. Upon completion, DaVita will reimburse you for your Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) license.

Compensation and Benefits

Wage range: $19.50 to $30.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Location-specific minimum wage details are available at DaVita.jobs/WageRates.

DaVita offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and PTO cash out
• Family resources and EAP counseling sessions
• Access to Headspace
• Backup child and elder care
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Preceptor University to learn how to teach future DaVita team members clinical procedures and policies
• Bridge to Your Dreams program offering high-performing patient care technicians a path to becoming a registered nurse through fully funded tuition and career coaching
• Robust professional development and growth opportunities

Posting Information

Posting date: October 23, 2026. This position will be open for a minimum of three days.