Dialysis Technician

Dialysis TechnicianSanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.Facility: Red Lake Dialysis Location: Red Lake, MN Address: Red Lake, MN, USA Shift: 12 Hours - Varied Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 32.00 Salary Range: $19.00 - $26.50Work Monday, Wednesday and Friday - off on Tuesday, Thursdays, and weekends. Great team. Get to know your patients by caring for them 3 times a week.Job SummaryPerforms the delegated nursing interventions to the stable dialysis patient under direct supervision of the registered nurse. This may include but not limited to; initiation of dialysis, monitoring patient during treatments, discontinuing treatments, proper operation of the dialysis equipment, gathering and documenting pertinent patient information, and responding to alarms. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Dialysis Technician to join our Sanford Health team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients undergoing dialysis treatments, ensuring their comfort and safety. As a dialysis technician, you will have the opportunity to build relationships and make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. You will be working in partnership with nursing staff to provide excellent care to patients in a fast paced environment.No experience required, supportive and thorough on the job training provided.Key responsibilities:Equipment PreparationAccess Site InspectionObtaining Blood SamplingTreatment Adjustment under direction of nursing staffMonitoring equipment and patient vitals during treatmentTreatment Initiation and DiscontinuationMedication AdministrationDialysis station sanitizationQualificationsHigh school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) is required.One-year experience in a health care environment is preferred. Dialysis experience preferred. Knowledge of various equipment/supplies and its general use, medical terminology, and computer skills preferred.Must possess or obtain certification as a Hemodialysis Technician from the National Nephrology Certification Commission (NNCC), the Board of Nephrology Examiners Nursing and Technology (BONENT), or other approved certifying agency within 18 months of hire.If working in North Dakota (ND) must be on the Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry through the Board of Nursing at the time employment begins.If working in South Dakota (SD), must register as Unlicensed Dialysis Technician through the SD Board of Nursing once certification is received (within 18 months).Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required through the American Heart.BenefitsSanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. Black Hills Surgical Hospital