Dialysis Clinical Tech Float Pool - 40 Hours/Week - Day Shift

Certified Dialysis TechnicianUp to a $2,000 Sign On Bonus for Certified Dialysis TechnicianGeneral Summary:Under supervision of nursing staff, is responsible for the assessment and direct care of patients on hemodialysis.This position floats to outpatient Dialysis units throughout Southeast Michigan.Principle Duties and Responsibilities:Administer normal saline solution via the extracorporeal system.Administer per initiation of hemodialysis procedure 2% xylocaine subcutaneously.Administer via the extracorporeal system and/or via the cannulated access site the anticoagulant heparin in the dose prescribed by the physician and monitored by the nursing staff.Clinical Technician Pool Guidelines:Responsible to the Nurse Manager of each assigned unit when working as a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for the hemodialysis patients.Scheduling assignments, disciplinary action and evaluations are performed by the program manager with input from the Head Nurse and/or Manager of the unit.Assignments will vary as to unit and length of stay depending on program needs.Each technician to the extent possible will be assigned to a unit for a minimum of two (2) weeks and a maximum not to exceed six (6) consecutive weeks.Education/Experience Required:High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.Nursing Assistant (NA), Medical Assistant (MA), or other healthcare experience preferred.Must successfully complete the Greenfield Health Systems dialysis training program, as a condition of continued employment. Henry Ford Health System