"Dialysis Technician III Float - Kidney Center - Forest Park"

Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Our Forest Park location is open 6 days a week offering early morning shifts beginning at 4:45AM to cater to our patients’ schedules. Patient sessions run from 5:30AM to 6:30PM. Our facility features 24 dialysis stations and a team consisting of 6 Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians and 2 Registered Nurses.

Function as lead tech on the floor, working alongside the nurse manager and educator with training new employees, re-training staff and is a resource for the technicians. Performs duties related to patient care, such as initiating and terminating dialysis treatments, performing phlebotomy, maintaining records and responding to needs of patients that are treated in the outpatient dialysis setting.

We’re seeking compassionate individuals eager to positively impact patients’ lives and passionate about dialysis care. Join our team and grow your career while improving the well being of others.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Arranges and maintains equipment and supplies for performance of dialysis and other procedures, including preparation of Dialysate solutions.
• Expert cannulator, access all new dialysis access and training co-workers on how to cannulate. Works with Clinical coordinator on catheter removals. Performs cannulation, initiates, and monitors and discontinues dialysis treatment. Assessment of patient vascular access utilizing transonic machine or dialysis machine access flow.
• Observes and monitors patient vital signs and significant dialysis treatment parameters. Assesses patient signs and symptoms and provides treatment and intervention accordingly.
• Completes laboratory studies, as ordered.
• Serves as a resource for new nurses and techs on the floor.
• Communicates pertinent patient information or changes in patient condition to the team leader. Documents these results per units’ policies. Provides patient education. Serves as the clinics lead preceptor, training all new employees.
• Transports, weighs and assists patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers and chairs.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines and responds to patient concerns in a timely manner. Maintains up to date training and certifications according to unit’s policies.

Job Location/Working Conditions:

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to blood-born pathogens.
• High Noise environment.
• Requires protective devices.
• Patient care setting.
• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.   
• Typically standing or walking.    
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.  
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Occasional lifting  (>25 lbs).

Equipment:

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) - Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission (NNCC), Certified Hemodialysis Practitioner/Technician (CHT) - Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing Technology (BONENT)

Work Experience:
Certified Dialysis Technician (5 Years)

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).

Preferred Qualifications

Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
Dialysis Preceptor (1 Year)

Skills:
Catheter Care, Dialysis, Handling Crisis Situations, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Interpersonal Communication, Intravenous Cannulation, Laboratory Studies, Mathematical Calculations, Organizing, Patient Care Services, Patient Transportation, Phlebotomy, Precepting, Teamwork

Grade

C08-H