Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant, Ambulatory Dialysis (Evenings) - Multiple Positions

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant for Ambulatory Dialysis in the evenings. The role involves preparing, operating, and monitoring dialysis procedures in Brooklyn, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork with the RN.

The successful candidate will have vascular technology certification and dialysis experience, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. This is a full-time evening shift with a strong support network.

Qualifications

• Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT, CHT, Bonnent) is required.
• 1+ year of experience operating hemodialysis equipment and caring for chronic renal disease patients is required.
• Bachelor's Degree and knowledge of dialysis principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dialysis according to prescribed procedures and dialysis prescription.
• Set up and breakdown dialysis machines before and after treatment.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Test dialysis machine functions, alarms, conductivity, pH, and temperature; set monitors/alarms per protocol.
• Record pre- and post-dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
• Inspect dialysis access and initiate/terminate dialysis per unit protocols and prescriptions.
• Document treatment parameters and communicate patient status to the RN.
• Adjust blood flow and fluid removal rates per established protocols.

Skills

Dialysis patient care

Education

Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT, CHT, Bonnent)

1+ year dialysis equipment experience

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant, Ambulatory Dialysis (Evenings) - Multiple Positions

Brooklyn, NY, United States

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About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Ambulatory Dialysis at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant. The successful candidate will:

• Prepare dialysis according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription.
• Set-up and breakdown of dialysis machine before and after treatment.
• Prepare, clean and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• Test and monitor dialysis machine functions, including alarms, conductivity, PH, and temperature. Set monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols.
• Obtain and document pre- and post- dialysis vital signs, weight and temperature.
• Inspect the patients dialysis access and initiate and terminate dialysis according to unit protocols and patient prescription.
• Document treatment parameters and communicate patient condition and issues to RN.
• Measure and adjust blood flow rates according to established protocols and patients prescription.
• Calculate and adjust fluid removal rates according to established protocols.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Certification in Vascular Technology (CCHT, CHT, Bonnent).
• 1+ year of work experience in the operation of hemodialysis equipment and caring for chronic renal disease patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and considerable knowledge of the principles, practice, techniques and procedures applicable to dialysis treatment.

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Evening
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Identification 497132
• Grade NSSL1 - 08
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 45,372
• Maximum Base Salary 66,340
• Other Job Title Dialysis Technician / Vascular Assistant, Ambulatory Dialysis (Evenings)