Dialysis Technician

General Information:Job title: Dialysis TechnicianSchedule: Full-time, 72 hours per pay period; 3:00am - 3:30pm, Monday/Wednesday/FridayWeekend Requirement: No weekends. May be asked to pick up extra shift if needed.Holiday Requirement: Rotation required.**On-the-job training offered**Position Summary:The Dialysis Technician assists in providing hemodialysis to patients by; preparing dialysis machines, cannulating patient access and initiating/discontinuing treatments.Position Responsibilities:Evaluate patient access before cannulation each treatment.Setting up and tearing down of dialysis machines in safe and timely manner.Documents necessary data for each patient every treatment.Monitor patients closely during treatment for adverse reactions and reports to nurse accordingly.Obtain lab specimens as ordered.Attends daily huddles and monthly meetings as scheduled.Perform other nursing duties as requested.Position Requirements:High school diploma or equivalent required.CCHT certification preferred or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.BLS certification required.6 months of related work experience preferred.Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesIntermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.Clinical skills: cannulate, draw labs, calculate fluid removal and documentation.Responsible for cleaning, quality control and maintenance of dialysis equipment.Self-starter with excellent customer service, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.

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