PD Dialysis Technician

Req #: 0000268913

Category: Dialysis Technician

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Department: Dialysis Unit-O/P Satalite II

Pay Range: $28.69 per hour

Location:

205 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016

Job Title: PD Dialysis Technician

Location: CRANFORD NJ

Department Name: Dialysis Unit-O/P Satalite II

Req #: 0000268913

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.69 - $28.69 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.

Dialysis Technician – RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, Dialysis Technicians become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, compassion, and exceptional patient care create meaningful experiences every day. This Dialysis Tech role offers opportunities for growth, supportive collaboration, and a culture committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. As a Dialysis Technician, you will play an essential role in supporting providers, enhancing patient care, and creating a welcoming experience for individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every team member is encouraged to grow, contribute, and make a lasting impact.

A typical day for a Dialysis Technician may include:

• Providing direct patient care and managing the care of the pre, intra, and post-procedural patient under the supervision of a Registered Nurse according to hospital procedures and standards of care
• Performing hemodialysis procedures safely and efficiently while observing and reporting the patient’s response to interventions and treatments to the RN
• Recording vital signs and bedside glucose testing results accurately in the patient's chart
• Anticipating patient needs through frequent rounds, observation, and compassionate communication to promote a supportive environment
• Cleaning and disinfecting hemodialysis machines, chairs, and beds with a bleach solution between patient treatments to maintain strict infection control
• Disinfecting and cleaning the RO system, jugs, and performing essential environmental safety checks of the unit
• Setting up flow-sheet logs for water testing and equipment maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance
• Recognizing and correcting problems involving dialyzer leaks or defects in arterial or venous lines, and performing necessary steps to place the R/O system on bypass while informing the Nurse Manager
• Collecting and accurately labeling specimens, ensuring timely delivery to the appropriate laboratory department
• Ordering and stocking supplies at the end of each shift to ensure continuous readiness and an organized unit inventory
• Contributing to a collaborative team environment where professionalism, communication, and patient-centered care are shared priorities

This role might be for you if:

• Vigilance and high attention to detail allow you to safely monitor complex technical dialysis equipment and recognize critical changes in patient status
• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, family members, nursing staff, and colleagues
• You enjoy balancing precise technical procedures with direct, compassionate, and family-centered patient care interactions
• Organization helps you manage equipment logs, water testing documentation, and supply inventory effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Providing exceptional service and ensuring patient environmental safety are deeply important to you
• Adaptability allows you to manage changing clinical priorities while maintaining complete professionalism
• Collaborative teamwork is something you value and actively contribute to every day

To be considered for this Dialysis Technician opportunity, you must meet the following requirements:

• You are a Certified Dialysis Technician (or must obtain certification as mandated by CMS within eighteen (18) months of your date of hire).
• You possess at least one (1) year of Dialysis work experience (required). One year of nursing assistant experience is also preferred.
• You hold a current American Heart Association BLS certification, or have the ability to obtain it within three (3) months of employment in this position.
• You have the demonstrated ability to perform all core clinical competencies required for employment in this position, alongside excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Note: This position is located at Cranford Dialysis (205 Birchwood Ave, Cranford, NJ 07016).

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer