St. Joe's
Primary Site
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Posting #:
33244 Department:
Dialysis Centre (Charlton) Employee Type:
Regular, Part Time If Temporary, Number of Weeks: Union:
Non-Union Openings Remaining:
1 Reason for Posting:
This position is for an existing vacancy.
Schedule Work Days:
Monday to Sunday Time of Day:
Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, On-Call, Stand-by Shift:
Various Rotating Shift Start:
Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements. This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), Brantford General Hospital Satellite Hemodialysis Unit (Brantford), Six Nations Satellite Hemodialysis Unit (Ohsweken)
Application Dates Opening Date: 13/01/2026 Closing Date: 20/01/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description POSITION SUMMARY:
The Non-Registered Nephrology Technician prepares dialysis machines for patient treatment, disinfects dialysis machines and collects statistical data at the Charlton Campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Secondary School diploma
2 Year Community College diploma in Technical Engineering, Health Sciences
Completion of the Dialysis Technical Assistant course, preferred
1 year practical and related experience and/or 3 to 6 months on the job training required
Knowledge of dialysis equipment and dialysis therapy
Demonstrate a technical/mechanical aptitude and be extremely reliable, punctual and energetic.
Operation of dialysis equipment.
Ability to work effectively with patients, technical, nursing and medical staff in a pleasant and courteous manner.
Willingness to work in a chronic care patient-orientated unit
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assembles and prepares the dialysis extracorporeal circuit according to aseptic technique, protocol and the dialysis prescription, and verifies the absence of residual sterilants.
Prepares dialysate according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription and collects samples.
Tests and monitors machine functions including alarms, conductivity and temperature; also sets monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols.
Prepares patient lists and distributes supplies for subsequent patient shifts.
Collects and organizes patient statistics and schedules to ensure ORN reporting compliance.
Reviews, and commits to adhere to, all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality at all times and ensures the release of information is in accordance with hospital policy.
Sets up dialysis equipment in other areas of the hospital and other hospitals.
Disinfects portable RO machines at various hospitals in the city.
Disinfects dialysis machines.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Technical Manager.
HOURS OF WORK Rotating shifts and extended hours. Note: The successful applicant may be required to work at both Charlton and King Campus.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
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Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Posting #:
33244 Department:
Dialysis Centre (Charlton) Employee Type:
Regular, Part Time If Temporary, Number of Weeks: Union:
Non-Union Openings Remaining:
1 Reason for Posting:
This position is for an existing vacancy.
Schedule Work Days:
Monday to Sunday Time of Day:
Days, Afternoons, Evenings, Nights, On-Call, Stand-by Shift:
Various Rotating Shift Start:
Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements. This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown), King Campus (Stoney Creek East Hamilton), Brantford General Hospital Satellite Hemodialysis Unit (Brantford), Six Nations Satellite Hemodialysis Unit (Ohsweken)
Application Dates Opening Date: 13/01/2026 Closing Date: 20/01/2026 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date
Position Description POSITION SUMMARY:
The Non-Registered Nephrology Technician prepares dialysis machines for patient treatment, disinfects dialysis machines and collects statistical data at the Charlton Campus.
QUALIFICATIONS
Secondary School diploma
2 Year Community College diploma in Technical Engineering, Health Sciences
Completion of the Dialysis Technical Assistant course, preferred
1 year practical and related experience and/or 3 to 6 months on the job training required
Knowledge of dialysis equipment and dialysis therapy
Demonstrate a technical/mechanical aptitude and be extremely reliable, punctual and energetic.
Operation of dialysis equipment.
Ability to work effectively with patients, technical, nursing and medical staff in a pleasant and courteous manner.
Willingness to work in a chronic care patient-orientated unit
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assembles and prepares the dialysis extracorporeal circuit according to aseptic technique, protocol and the dialysis prescription, and verifies the absence of residual sterilants.
Prepares dialysate according to established procedures and the dialysis prescription and collects samples.
Tests and monitors machine functions including alarms, conductivity and temperature; also sets monitors and alarms according to unit and manufacturer protocols.
Prepares patient lists and distributes supplies for subsequent patient shifts.
Collects and organizes patient statistics and schedules to ensure ORN reporting compliance.
Reviews, and commits to adhere to, all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Maintains confidentiality at all times and ensures the release of information is in accordance with hospital policy.
Sets up dialysis equipment in other areas of the hospital and other hospitals.
Disinfects portable RO machines at various hospitals in the city.
Disinfects dialysis machines.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Technical Manager.
HOURS OF WORK Rotating shifts and extended hours. Note: The successful applicant may be required to work at both Charlton and King Campus.
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
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