Dialysis Care Technician: Certification Path & Impact

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Long-term and Short-term Disability

Retirement Savings

Health Saving Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Patient Care Dialysis Technician to support dialysis services in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assist clinicians in delivering patient-centered care, ensure smooth clinical operations, and help manage care for patients with kidney failure or CKD.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and national or state certification as a dialysis technician within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a Dialysis Technician (CCHT/CHT/CCNT or equivalent) within 18 months of hire.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist healthcare professionals in delivering patient care and supporting diagnostic, therapeutic procedures.
• Operate dialysis equipment and monitor patients during treatment in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Certified Dialysis Technician Certification or equivalent

Tools

AHA BLS Certification

Dialysis equipment knowledge

Job description

UVA Health in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Patient Care Dialysis Technician to support dialysis services in inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assist clinicians in delivering patient-centered care, ensure smooth clinical operations, and help manage care for patients with kidney failure or CKD.

The role requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and national or state certification as a dialysis technician within 18 months.