Dialysis Technician, Dialysis Unit-Outpatient at RWJBarnabas Health – Elizabeth, New Jersey

Job Title: Dialysis Technician

Location: OP HEMO DIALYSIS - NPC

Department Name: Dialysis Unit-Outpatient

Req #: 0000237894

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $21.90 - $27.38 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

As a Dialysis Technician, key duties include setting up/disinfection of equipment, monitoring patients with vital signs during treatment, initiating/terminating dialysis treatments and also providing patient education.

Trinitas offers world-class expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of renal disease. Our renal program is designated with a 5-star rating through CMS for excellence in patient care. Our physicians and staff offer years of experience and operate out of three locations that are convenient to area residents. We emphasize expert diagnosis, treatment and early intervention for those at greatest risk.

To better serve our patients, all three Trinitas dialysis facilities have achieved 5-Diamond status through the Quality Insights Renal Network 3. The 5-Diamond Patient Safety Program was developed as an innovative training and recognition program to assist dialysis providers in increasing awareness and building a culture of safety among patients.

Qualifications:

Required:

• HS Diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

• One year of nursing assistant experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association upon hire date

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 5 days 7am-2pm
• Scheduled rotating Saturdays
• Full-Time (FT)

Essential Functions:

• Machine Setup & Operation: Assemble, test, and sanitize hemodialysis machines and components (dialyzer, tubing)
• Patient Care & Monitoring: Monitor vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature) before, during, and after treatment
• Access Management: Clean and prepare vascular access sites (fistula, graft, or catheter) and initiate/terminate blood flow
• Safety & Emergency Response: Ensure equipment settings (conductivity, temperature, pressures) meet safety standards
• Respond to patient instability or machine alarms
• Documentation: Record patient data, treatment parameters, and progress in medical records
• Patient Education: Explain procedures to patients, reduce anxieties, and educate on care

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.