Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT/CCHT)

San Antonio Community Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Community Hospital is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis Technician to provide direct patient care in a hospital dialysis unit. You will set up, operate, monitor, and disinfect dialysis equipment under RN supervision, ensuring patient safety and comfort.

The role requires California CCHT/CHT credentials and BLS, with preference for prior hospital dialysis experience. Per diem pay notes may apply; the department emphasizes adherence to infection control and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Previous dialysis experience preferred; acute hospital dialysis experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of dialysis principles, infection control, and emergency procedures.
• License/Certifications: Current CCHT/CHT credential in California; current BLS certification required.
• Equipment: Experience with priming, operation, and disinfection of dialysis delivery system including RO filter.
• Physical: Able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.
• Pay range noted as posted and subject to change; per diem rates based on market data.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to dialysis patients under RN supervision.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and disinfect dialysis equipment.
• Deliver compassionate patient care in accordance with hospital policies.

Skills

Dialysis principles

Infection control

Emergency procedures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Dialysis equipment operation

Job description

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT/CCHT) provides direct patient care to dialysis patients in a hospital setting under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. The technician is responsible for the safe setup, operation, monitoring, and disinfection of hemodialysis equipment while delivering compassionate patient care in accordance with hospital policies, state regulations, and federal standards.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: Previous dialysis experience preferred; acute hospital dialysis experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of dialysis principles, infection control, and emergency procedures

License/Certifications: Current Certified Hemodialysis Technician credential required (CCHT, CHT) in the state of California. Current BLS certification required.

Equipment: Experience with priming, operation, and disinfection of dialysis delivery system including operation of the portable reverse osmosis (RO) filter.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills.For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.