Dialysis Tech

Renal Dialysis Technician

Kidney Center Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) provides care in an outpatient setting to patients with End Stage Renal Disease. Performs patient care and selected procedures that comply with all established standards and practices. Performs other related duties as needed within the framework training and education. Provides patient care according to approved hospital policies and procedures. Able to initiate and discontinue hemodialysis treatments with various access types. Monitors patients during dialysis treatments charts observations observes patients for complications and communicates appropriate information to Nursing staff. Able to perform routine disinfection/cleaning of hemodialysis equipment and satisfactorily maintain related records. Administers dialysis medications according to established hospital procedures. Accesses inputs and retrieves information from the information system. Effectively operates and troubleshoots the water system solution delivery and the hemodialysis machine during treatments. Prepares bicarbonate solution for distribution through the distribution system.

Kidney Center Requirements:

Entry Level: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate degree in Renal Technology or equivalent training and/or experience preferred. Current CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) or CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician) certification or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months of hire. Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.

Salary Range: 18.00 - 28.00/hr (based on experience) PM/Night Shift differentials available

Benefits: Medical dental and vision benefits available 403(b) company match available Tuition reimbursement Employee discount program Competitive PTO