Position: Dialysis Technician
Department: Home Therapies
Schedule: Part-Time, Monday through Friday
Location: Missoula, Montana
Position Summary
We are seeking a dependable and patient-focused
Dialysis Technician to join our Home Therapies team on a part-time basis.
This position works closely with the Home Therapies RN to support patients receiving
home hemodialysis (HHD) and peritoneal dialysis (PD). This is a Monday through Friday position, with part-time hours based on the needs of the Home Therapies program. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and passionate about helping patients successfully manage dialysis at home.
Responsibilities
Patient Care & Home Therapies Support
- Assist with Home Therapies clinic operations and patient visits
- Support home hemodialysis patient training and ongoing education under RN supervision
- Assist with home hemodialysis treatments, including establishing vascular access, treatment setup, monitoring, and discontinuation as appropriate and within scope of practice
- Prepare dialysis machines, equipment, and treatment areas
- Follow infection-control and aseptic-technique requirements
- Obtain and document vital signs, weights, and other treatment information
- Assist with laboratory specimen collection and processing
- Reinforce patient education and established treatment procedures
- Identify and promptly report patient concerns or changes in condition to the RN
Documentation & Administrative Support
- Maintain timely, accurate, and complete documentation in the patient medical record
- Assist with ongoing review and organization of patient charts to ensure required documentation is current and complete
- Maintain and organize clinical documents, treatment records, laboratory results, and other Home Therapies records
- Assist with scanning, filing, faxing, and tracking patient-related documentation
- Help identify missing, incomplete, or expired documentation and communicate needed follow-up to the appropriate team member
- Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements when handling, transmitting, and storing protected health information
- Support organization of Home Therapies forms, logs, policies, and other required program documentation
Clinic & Equipment Support
- Support PD and HHD supply organization and inventory management
- Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment areas according to policy
- Assist with maintaining an organized and treatment-ready Home Therapies clinic
- Assist the Home Therapies team with additional clinical and operational needs
Qualifications
- Previous dialysis technician experience required
- Hemodialysis experience within the last two years required
- CCHT certification preferred
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Current BLS certification
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively while also functioning independently
- Reliable and adaptable in a small, patient-centered dialysis program
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who enjoys developing relationships with patients and being part of a close-knit team. This role is a combination of hands-on dialysis support, patient interaction, and organization of the clinical and documentation needs of the Home Therapies program.
The right candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and willing to take ownership of their responsibilities while working closely with the Home Therapies RN to keep patient care and program documentation organized and up to date.
This is a part-time opportunity to play an important role in a growing Home Therapies program.