Dialysis technicians provide comfort and care through the dialysis process.
For those suffering from kidney problems, a dialysis technician performs important jobs around the hospital to keep patients comfortable and prepared for treatment. Because of the recurring nature of dialysis treatment, technicians also have the opportunity to get to know patients and use interpersonal skills to alleviate the stress of the patients' medical condition. Getting into the job requires taking a look at entry-level salaries.
Starting Pay
Starting pay for dialysis technicians ranges from $10.25 to $13.32 per hour according to a PayScale report. Combining responses from techs of all experience levels, the wages range from $11.65 to $15.05 per hour. These ranges are based on responses from 355 dialysis techs in January 2011.
Salary and Experience
As the experience of dialysis technicians increases, so do their salaries. In the first four years, average salaries reach from $18,400 to $37,000. With five to nine years as a tech, this range climbs to $25,490 to $41,422. If techs stay in the position for ten to nineteen years, they again see a jump to a salary range of $26,250 to $43,000
Location
The state in which you work also affects salary and consequently, starting salary. According to SalaryExpert.com, Illinois and Pennsylvania top the charts, each with average salaries for dialysis technicians above $43,000. Arizona and Colorado also score high, with average annual pay around $39,000. At the low end of the list is Tennessee, with average annual pay just above $36,000.
Benefits
When looking to enter the medical field as a dialysis tech, starting salaries aren't the only compensation to keep in mind. According to PayScale, 76 percent of beginning technicians receive medical coverage in addition to base pay. Furthermore, 67 percent have dental care and 52 percent have vision coverage.
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