Hemodialysis Technician- Acute Hemodialysis

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19052
Date posted: 08/19/2026
Schedule: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Department: Acute Hemodialysis

We are seeking a reliable and patient-focused Per Diem Hemodialysis Technician to support our dialysis team.
Responsibilities:

Set up and operate hemodialysis machines according to protocol
Monitor patients during treatment and report any concerns to the RN
Assist with patient care and ensure a safe treatment environment
Maintain equipment and adhere to infection control standards

Qualifications:

Current certification as a Hemodialysis Technician (required)
Experience in dialysis (required)
Strong attention to detail and teamwork skills
Commitment to high-quality patient care

This is a per diem position offering flexible scheduling based on departmental needs.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) assists provider & nursing staff with coordination of patient visits, provider visits, or ancillary services, ensuring that all ordered services are completed in an efficient manner. The CHT assists provider with procedures, as required. The CHT is not directly assigned a patient caseload. It is the role of the CHT to partner with licensed staff in providing patient care. The treatment of patients by a CHT includes responsibility for management of dialysis machines to maintain regulatory compliance. May perform venipuncture & arterial puncture via fistula or graft only, for the purpose of providing dialysis treatment for a patient. The treatment of

patients includes the administration of local anesthetics, heparin, & normal saline. The administration of local anesthetics shall be limited to intradermal, subcutaneous, or topical administration. The administration of this medication shall be pursuant to protocol established by the medical director of the Hemodialysis Department & shall be under the immediate supervision of a licensed physician or registered nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

H.S. Diploma,GED,or Equivalent

Area of Study in a Field Related to the Position

1 Year of Experience

BLS for Health Providers (American Heart Association)

California Hemodialysis Technician Certification OR CMS approved national certification such as Board of Nephrology Examination for Nurses and Technicians (BONENT) or National Nephrology Certification Organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate's Degree

3 Years of Experience

The current salary range for this position is $25.08 to $34.91

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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