Hours: 24 hours/week

Shift: 6am-6pm

General Summary

Provides hemodialysis treatments in a safe and efficient manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Accurately prepares supplies and equipment, primes a dialysis machine and initiates and discontinues dialysis.Demonstrates the ability to cannulate a dialysis access and identifies appropriate therapy for access complications.Demonstrates proficiency in conducting and monitoring dialysis treatments.Uses appropriate observation techniques, demonstrates proficiency in documentation and appropriately notifies the RNAssists in taking action and responds quickly and appropriately when the patient's condition changes.Correctly draws lab studies and reports abnormal results to the RN.Cleans and disinfects equipment pre and post dialysis.Demonstrates aseptic and sterile techniques.Checks patient's vital signs.Transports patients.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates behavior that shows courtesy and respect for all members of the interdisciplinary team. Freely offers assistance to others and displays a positive attitude.Accepts direction from the charge nurse or team leader.Recognizes and, under the direction of the RN, assists with appropriate action for dialysis complications.Demonstrates a commitment to patients, visitors, and all disciplines of the dialysis team.Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED RequiredCertificate Program CNA or other medical background. Preferred

Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician within 1-1/2 years Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)Short-term disabilityEducation assistanceFinancial education and support, including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programsCaregiver support via WellthyChildcare referral service via Wellthy You’re unique and you belong here.

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