Become a CCHT

Training to Become a CCHT

More and more students are choosing to enter a career in the healthcare technology field. One specific occupation that opens up opportunities in this field is the Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT). The CCHT is a medical professional that works with patients undergoing kidney dialysis. Many students choose to become a CCHT because the career is rewarding, challenging, and salary is competitive.

How Much Does a CCHT Make?

O*Net Online, an America Job Center Network partner has shown that the median healthcare technician salary was $38,080 annually.  This includes dialysis technician salary. Some technicians earned as much as $54,000, to as high as $100,00 for specialized occupations and admin positions.

CCHT Training and Exam

Before a student can begin dialysis technician training he/she must have a high school diploma. The next step is to complete a CCHT training program from an accredited school. Before you can become a CCHT you must take the  final CCHT examination to get certified. Many universities offer this exam right from their nephrology department.

Find Jobs to Become a CCHT

So you’ve completed your training, passed your exam, and now you’re looking for CCHT jobs. You’re dream to become a CCHT can’t come true until you’re working, right!? One of the easiest ways to find CCHT jobs is through online job boards like Monster or They provide detailed job descriptions, salary info, and profiles of the companies you can apply for.

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What is Kidney Dialysis?

Normally the human kidney helps the body filter the blood from toxins and unnecessary fluids. Once a patient experiences kidney damage or kidney failure, these toxins and fluids begin to build up in the blood and can become life threatening. Kidney dialysis, sometimes referred to as “renal dialysis,” is when a machine mechanically filters the blood instead of the kidney. A patient will visit a healthcare facility and undergo dialysis as needed. The CCHT is responsible for monitoring the patient, recording progress, and operating the dialysis equipment.

Healthcare and Dialysis Technician Training in Your Area
