Technician II, Water (Lab) - 01294 - Geisinger Acute | Davita Job

Posting Date

100 N Academy Ave, Danville, Pennsylvania, 17822-9800, United States of America

Position Summary
The Acute Culture Tech (Water Technician) supports the safe operation of dialysis water systems in hospital and acute care settings. This role assists Biomedical Service Specialists with water system culturing, disinfection activities, specimen handling, inventory management, and equipment support while ensuring compliance with DaVita and CMS requirements.

This position will support all of Geisinger Facilities ( Danville, Wyoming, Community, South).

Daily travel including days driving to multiple sites (37-40 hrs/Week. Monday - Friday- 7am - 4pm)

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Biomedical Service Specialists with culturing and disinfection of acute dialysis water systems.

• Collect, transport, and manage water and dialysate specimens and related documentation.

• Transport equipment, supplies, and paperwork between hospitals and other licensed acute care facilities.

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of water-testing and dialysis support supplies.

• Ensure dialysis treatment areas are properly stocked and ready for service.

• Follow all company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to water quality and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.

• Ability to work independently across multiple hospital locations.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for travel between facilities.

• Ability to lift and transport equipment and supplies.

• Interest or experience in healthcare, dialysis, biomedical services, or water treatment preferred.

* Passing a color-blindness test would be required for the position.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistent compliance with water quality protocols and regulatory requirements.

• Timely completion of cultures, specimen transport, and disinfection activities.

• Well-stocked dialysis treatment areas and accurate inventory management.

• Strong partnership with Biomedical Service Specialists, HSA and hospital staff.

• Flexibility with schedule based off hospital needs, strong communication skills.

• Works well independently, able to troubleshoot and make data informed decisions.

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform Star Learning.

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

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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.

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.