Dialysis Technician - Inpatient Services

MultiCare; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Dialysis Technician to support safe, efficient inpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services across its campuses. Under the supervision of the Dialysis RN, you will perform technical tasks, equipment checks, and patient care support.

The role requires completing an accredited Dialysis Technician program, CCHT, and BLS, with at least two years of dialysis experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Dialysis Technician training program required.
• National certification for Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Valid Driver License/Abstract – ability to travel between campuses.
• At least 2 years prior inpatient or outpatient dialysis experience required.

Responsibilities

• Treatment preparation: Prepare dialysis machines, water systems, and supplies per guidelines and policy.
• Machine setup and testing: Perform pre-treatment checks, alarm testing, and safety inspections.
• Patient care support: Assist RNs with patient prep, vital signs, weights, and comfort measures.
• Treatment monitoring: Observe machine parameters and assist with abnormal findings.
• Equipment disinfection and turnover: Complete post-treatment cleaning and turnover per policy.
• Documentation: Record technical tasks and safety checks in EMR and logs.
• Interfacility travel: Travel between campuses to support daily operations.
• Regulatory compliance: Adhere to CMS, AAMI, Joint Commission, and MultiCare standards.

Skills

Dialysis experience

Patient care support

Regulatory compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dialysis Technician training program

National CCHT certification

AHA BLS certification

Valid Driver License

2 years dialysis experience

Job description

Position Summary

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Day, Schedule: Variable. The Dialysis Technician supports the delivery of safe, efficient inpatient hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis services across all MultiCare campuses. Working under the direct supervision of the Dialysis RN, the technician performs technical, equipment related, and patient care support functions that ensure high quality treatment delivery, regulatory compliance, and operational readiness.

Responsibilities

• Treatment preparation: Prepare dialysis machines, water systems, and treatment supplies according to manufacturer guidelines, AAMI standards, and MultiCare policy.
• Machine setup and testing: Perform pre treatment machine checks, alarm testing, conductivity verification, and safety inspections.
• Patient care support: Assist RNs with patient preparation, vital signs, weight checks, and comfort measures.
• Treatment monitoring: Observe and document machine parameters, pressures, and alarms; promptly elevate abnormalities to the RN.
• Equipment disinfection: Complete post treatment disinfection, heat cycles, and machine turnover per policy.
• Supply management: Maintain PAR levels, restock carts, and ensure availability of disposables across all campuses.
• Equipment maintenance: Complete routine maintenance such as deep cleaning of machines and changing filters.
• Documentation: Accurately document technical tasks, machine parameters, and safety checks in the EMR and equipment logs.
• Interfacility travel: Travel between Tacoma General, Good Samaritan, and Auburn Medical Center to support daily operational needs.
• Regulatory compliance: Adhere to CMS, AAMI, Joint Commission, and MultiCare standards at all times.
• Meal and Break Relief: Provide meal and break period support for facility staff to ensure compliance with state labor laws and regulations.
• Other duties: Perform additional tasks consistent with technician scope to support safe and efficient operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Dialysis Technician training program required.
• National certification for Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required.
• Current AHA BLS certification required.
• Valid Driver License/Abstract - Multiple Issuers for ability to travel between campuses.
• At least 2 years prior inpatient or outpatient dialysis experience required.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $28.41 - $40.89 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

About MultiCare

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state‑designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants.

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253‑403‑6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.