Certified Hemodialysis Technician
Elgin, Illinois
Saint Joseph Hospital (Elgin)

Job Opportunity: Dialysis Technician

Location: Elgin, Illinois
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position requires a Certified Hemodialysis Technician with at least one year of experience.
• Must provide on-call coverage.

Required Credentials & Compliance for Onboarding

Professional Credentials

• Certified Hemodialysis Technician (required)
• Driver's License, State ID, or Passport (required for onboarding)
• Prime OIG clearance
• Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion check
• Resume (required for submission)
• Two professional references (required for submission)
• Criminal Background Check (national, within one year of start)
• Social Security Card or Passport (for identity verification)
• Badge Photo (clear headshot, JPEG format)
• Form I-9 (Employment eligibility verification)
• Job Description signed by employee
• Agency Attestation and Onboarding Education Attestation (must be completed prior to start)
• Essentials Onboarding Packet completion
• Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum score 80%)
• Prime Skills Checklist (required for submission)
• DCI/BVP training for Workplace Violence Prevention

Personal Health History & Testing

• COVID-19 Vaccine: 2 doses plus booster or completed declination
• MMR: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer showing immunity
• Hepatitis B vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Influenza Vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• TB Test within one year of start date
• Annual TB Questionnaire
• Varicella vaccination or immunity proof
• Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted at some locations)
• Fit Test: Annual respirator fit test must be completed prior to start (no onsite testing in Illinois)
• Drug Screening: Minimum 10-panel test including THC within 60 days of start
• Physical/Health Statement: Must be cleared to work, completed annually or within 60 days of start

Additional Notes

• Some credentials and tests must be updated annually.
• Fit testing must be completed prior to start; no onsite fit testing available in Illinois.
• On-call coverage is a requirement for this role.

This position is suitable for certified dialysis technicians seeking a long-term assignment in Illinois with comprehensive credential and health compliance requirements.