Dialysis Clinical Technician - St. Joseph's Incenter - Pontiac

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all. Job Description

$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANS

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

St. Joseph Dialysis is an outpatient dialysis facility. The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 98 incenter patients. 

The department is staffed with Nephrologists, Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. The unit has multiple support staff members including the front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic. 

Our team provides patient education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the patient requests to be referred to. 

The unit is typically open Monday through Saturday 5:00 am to 5:30 pm for patient care hours with some flexibility based on the clinic's needs.

Location: 44200 Woodward Ave, Suite 109. Pontiac, MI 48341

**GENERAL SUMMARY:**

Ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? As a Dialysis Clinical Technician, you'll be at the heart of our care team, delivering expert dialysis treatments and creating positive patient experiences. Here's what you'll be doing:

• **Deliver expert dialysis care** by performing treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders—you'll be the skilled professional patients can trust.
• **Keep a close eye on patients** during treatment, monitoring vital signs and responding quickly to any changes in their condition with confidence and compassion.
• **Master the art of setting up and operating** dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues like a pro.
• **Skillfully administer medications and intravenous fluids** as prescribed by physicians, ensuring precision and safety every time.
• **Be the go-to educator** for patients and their families, helping them understand dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques in a way that clicks.
• **Keep meticulous records** that are accurate and complete, documenting treatment activities and patient progress with attention to detail.
• **Champion infection control protocols and safety standards** throughout the dialysis unit, protecting both patients and your team.
• **Drive continuous improvement** by participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education—because there's always something new to learn and ways to get better.

*This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.*

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a dialysis technician training program preferred.
• Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required within 18-months of employment.