Dialysis Technician-Riverview-Dialysis-Full Time-Days

Description Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. Clinic is open Monday through Saturday from 5:00 am - 5:00 pm Responsibilties Performs assigned duties under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse. Sets up and operates hemodialysis machine to provide dialysis treatment for patients with kidney failure in keeping with policies and procedures, as well as, Federal/State regulations, AAML/OSHA standards, Quality Assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Accurately completes assignments within scheduled time periods: Assignments are accurately completed with minimal supervisory counseling. Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods. Assists colleagues: Provides assistance to colleagues as needed or when requested Communicates pertinent patient information: Communicates pertinent patient information to the Registered Nurse throughout the shift and before breaks. Monitors and documents dialysis treatment parameters (vital signs, weight, blood flow rate, VFR arterial and venous pressures, etc. Cooperates with reassignments in the interest of patient care: Adapts work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate staffing needs are met through willingness to float and volunteers to cover the unit and/or other areas of the hospital. Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues: Assignments are accurately completed with minimal supervisory counseling. Completes patient related activities within scheduled time periods. Participates in the improvement process of quality patient care.: Takes self-directed or self-motivated initiative to do more than is expected or required in the job, acts before being required to by events, to improve job performance, and/or creates new opportunities. Practice, judgment and critical thinking.: Practice judgment and critical thinking to accurately reflect professional standards/ethics, current NJ Department of Health requirements, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures, which provides for effective and safe patient/customer outcomes. Provides direct patient care: Performs patient care duties in a safe and efficient manner. Follows plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse; initiates and terminates hemodialysis treatments following unit procedures and prescribed treatment. Responsible for continuing education and expanding job knowledge: Reinforces the teaching of patients and families based on identified health needs. Random five chart audit to determine documentation of patient teaching i.e. teaching plans, unit routines etc. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Lifts a minimum of 5 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 5 lbs. and stands a minimum of 1 hour a day. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED is required CPR/BLS is required Dialysis certification is required PCA, PCT, or Dialysis Technician experience is preferred Excellent communication skills are required Job Duties HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Minimum rate of $20.64 Hourly #J-18808-Ljbffr Hackensack Meridian Health