Dialysis Technician - Certification & Education Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Certification and education support

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Dialysis Technician to support patient care in our renal dialysis facilities. The role involves assisting clinicians, monitoring dialysis equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient patient flow in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Required licensure includes a state or national certification within 18 months of hire, and American Heart Association BLS certification. The position emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration with the health care team.

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.
• Criteria for use of the titles of dialysis patient care technician or dialysis care technician or administer medications in a Medicare certified renal dialysis facility, as per Virginia standards.

Responsibilities

• Assists healthcare professionals in delivering patient care and supports diagnostic, therapeutic, and procedural activities.
• Works in outpatient or inpatient dialysis settings to manage care for patients with kidney failure or CKD.

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

UVA Health is seeking a Dialysis Technician to support patient care in our renal dialysis facilities. The role involves assisting clinicians, monitoring dialysis equipment, and ensuring safe, efficient patient flow in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

Required licensure includes a state or national certification within 18 months of hire, and American Heart Association BLS certification. The position emphasizes patient care, safety, and collaboration with the health care team.