Local Contract Dialysis Technician

Med Cadre is seeking a local contract Dialysis Technician for a local contract job in Los Angeles, California.

• Specialty:
  Dialysis Technician
• Discipline:
  Allied Health Professional
• Start Date:
  
  03/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Job Title:

Dialysis Technician

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90017
Specialty: Dialysis

Unit: Dialysis / Acute Care
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 03/09/2026
Schedule: Day Shift – 3×8 hours

• Monday: 05:00 – 13:30
• Thursday: 05:00 – 13:30
• Friday: 06:00 – 14:30
  Hours per Week: 24 hours
  Weekend Coverage: As needed, per unit requirements

The Dialysis Technician will provide safe and effective acute dialysis treatments for adult and geriatric patients. This role involves operating dialysis equipment, monitoring patients during treatment, and collaborating with Dialysis, ICU, and Vascular Access teams to ensure high-quality patient care. First-time travelers are welcome with appropriate experience.

• Prepare dialysis machines and equipment for treatment
• Prime dialyzers and extracorporeal circuits
• Inspect dialyzers for defects
• Perform dialysate conductivity and pH testing
• Prepare AV fistula and AV graft access
• Attach blood lines and concentrate lines
• Verify machine and alarm settings

• Initiate and monitor dialysis treatments
• Monitor arterial and venous pressures, blood flow rates (Qb), and dialysate flow rates (Qd)
• Operate T Machines and Myron L. Meter
• Perform recirculation procedures
• Monitor patient vital signs and clinical status
• Recognize and report changes in patient condition
• Troubleshoot machine alarms, including:
  • Arterial and venous pressure alarms
  • Conductivity alarms
  • Dialysate pressure and temperature alarms
  • Ultrafiltration alarms
  • Power failure alarms

• Perform blood return procedures
• Provide post-treatment access care
• Clean and store equipment properly
• Complete accurate documentation of dialysis treatments

• Acute and chronic renal failure management
• Hemodialysis procedures
• Infection control and isolation precautions (PPE)
• Emergency procedures and CPR
• Quality control checks (test strips, glucose meters)
• Patient education and safety awareness
• Recognition and reporting of:
  • Access failure or clotting
  • Hypotension and orthostatic hypotension
  • Muscle cramps
  • Pyrogenic reactions
  • Signs and symptoms of infection
  • Changes in cognitive or mental status
  • Adverse patient occurrences

• Acute care dialysis experience
• Dialysis machine setup and operation
• Dialysate knowledge and testing
• Machine alarm troubleshooting
• Accurate clinical documentation
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments

• Minimum 2 years of Dialysis Technician experience
• First-time travelers accepted with required experience
• Previous charge experience preferred

• AHA - BLS (Required)
• NNCC CCHT (Required)
• NNCC CCHT-A (Preferred)

• Valid California license required at time of submission

Please submit your resume to  or call . Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly for the next steps.

At Med Cadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Guided by our core values; Results, Approachability, Care, and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join Med Cadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization

Learn more about us

• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Weekly pay