Dialysis Technician at the position at Puget Sound Kidney Centers Washington DC

the position at Puget Sound Kidney Centers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

8 Paid Holidays

3 medical plans

Life and long-term disability

403b with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) is seeking Dialysis Technicians to join our patient care team. Training takes place Monday-Friday at our Bremerton offices, with early starts and 10-hour shifts after training. You may be scheduled at secondary clinics as needed.

A drug test and background check are required for employment. Compensation ranges from $22.23 to $35.42 per hour, with paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical plans options, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR with BLS certification required.
• Previous dialysis technician experience preferred but not required.
• Our paid training program provides knowledge and skills to care for dialysis patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot dialysis equipment as assigned.
• Collaborate with the patient care team to ensure safety and effective treatment.

Skills

CPR/BLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking Dialysis Technicians to join our patient care team providing Care Compassion and Community to people living with kidney disease. Dialysis Technicians at Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) are responsible for assessing and monitoring patients before during and after treatment collaborating with the patients care team and caregivers to ensure patient safety and effective treatment. Monitoring and troubleshooting dialysis equipment and other tasks as assigned. Read the full job description. Dont have experience We provide training! Our paid training program for new Dialysis Technician and RNs will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully care for dialysis patients. Our experienced clinical education team works with each student to ensure you have the support and tools you need to develop your skills and competency. Good classroom note taking and study habits consistent attendance curiosity and perseverance and a commitment to PSKCs core values of Care Compassion and Community are essential to your success. Learn more about our training program and providing patient care at and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Current CPR with BLS certification with American Heart Association required. Previous experience as a dialysis technician is preferred but not required. *Experienced dialysis technicians must have/be able to obtain a Washington State Medical Assistant-Hemodialysis Technician certification (MA-HT).

Location and Hours

Training takes place Monday-Friday at our offices in Bremerton. Training days may start as early as 4:00 am. After completion of training you will be scheduled to work at your primary clinic location. You will be required to work at a secondary clinic as needed. Applicants need to be able to work any 4 days per week (Monday through Saturday) for a 10-hour shift. Morning shifts can start as early as 4:00 am and evening shifts can end as late as 11:30 pm.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly pay range for this position is $22.23 - $35.42 per hour. Candidates who have not already obtained state or national certification as a Dialysis Technician start at $22.23/hour and move up to $22.67/hour after successfully completing their training and orientation period. Wage offers are determined based on multiple factors including previous experience in the same or similar role.

• Paid Vacation accrual - up to 2 weeks in your first year
• Paid Sick Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Choice of 3 employer-subsidized medical plans
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability benefits
• 403b Retirement Account with employer match
• Eligible for certain discretionary awards
• Education assistance

More information about our benefits package can be found on our website.

Company and Culture

Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) is proud to serve people with chronic kidney disease throughout 7 counties of Washington state. Patient care is our top prioritywe train patients to do dialysis at home provide the very best care in our dialysis centers and at local hospitals and bring kidney-health messages to at-risk members of our community. Our approach is simple we support our staff as we support our patients. Our staff members know theyre part of a dedicated team of professionals who provide quality and compassionate care that is appreciated and valued by the patients we serve. As a patient-centered community-based nonprofit PSKC is committed to ensuring that all patients and their families receive high-quality convenient compassionate and affordable care. This deep and long-lasting commitment is one were proud to have made for forty years to the communities we serve.

Pre-Employment Requirements

PSKC is a drug free workplace. Offer of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug test and criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PSKC complies with all state and federal regulations to provide a safe work environment for our employees and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment discrimination and retaliation. PSKC does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed religion sex national origin ancestry age marital status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws. All employment decisions are based on merit qualifications and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process please contact us at

Required Experience: IC