Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT/CCHT)

San Antonio Regional Hospital; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio Regional Hospital is seeking a Certified Hemodialysis Technician to provide direct patient care for dialysis patients in a hospital setting. You will be responsible for safe setup, operation, monitoring, and disinfection of dialysis equipment under RN supervision.

The role requires CA CCHT/CHT certification and current BLS, with preferred dialysis experience in an acute hospital environment. Strong infection control and emergency procedures knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dialysis experience preferred, especially in acute hospital settings.
• Current CA-certified Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT/CHT) and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and disinfect dialysis equipment.
• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision in a hospital setting.

Skills

Dialysis principles

Infection control

Emergency procedures

Compassionate patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dialysis delivery system

Portable RO filter

Priming & disinfection procedures

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.