Dialysis Patient Care Tech — Certification Training Support

UVA Health; Zion Crossroads (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a dialysis patient care technician to support clinicians in delivering patient care and operate dialysis equipment across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires a high school diploma, healthcare experience preferred and certification/licensure in dialysis within 18 months of hire, plus AHA BLS. Employees gain comprehensive benefits and work within a Magnet-recognized academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience: Previous health care experience preferred.
• Licensure: Certified as a Patient Care Dialysis Technician by a State Agency or Nationally Recognized Certification Program within 18 months of hire date.
• AHA Health Care Provider BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering patient care and support clinical operations in dialysis settings.
• Support treatment, monitoring and care of patients with kidney failure or CKD in outpatient and inpatient contexts.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other team members to ensure safe, efficient dialysis procedures.

Skills

Health care experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dialysis Certification (CCHT/CHT/CCNT)

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a dialysis patient care technician to support clinicians in delivering patient care and operate dialysis equipment across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires a high school diploma, healthcare experience preferred and certification/licensure in dialysis within 18 months of hire, plus AHA BLS. Employees gain comprehensive benefits and work within a Magnet-recognized academic medical center.