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At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home. 

FTE: 0.9, Shift: Days, Schedule: Variable

Position Summary

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 escalate 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.