Hemodialysis Technician

NEEDED: Hemodialysis Technician

LOCATION: Springfield, MO 65807-2240

SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, 8-10 hours per day, Monday – Saturday,

• Shift 1: Begins at 6:00 AM
• Shift 2: Begins at 10:45 AM

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred experience: CNA, phlebotomy or other medical experience, CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technician), or CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) certification encouraged.
• Must be Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certified, in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Shall provide resume and requested documentation along with copy of all diplomas and/or certificates to support stated qualifications.

JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare, set up, and operate dialysis machines and water treatment systems according to physician prescriptions and facility protocols.
• Operates and maintains the single pass delivery system, the bedside modules, water treatment system, and all associated equipment used in the Dialysis Unit.
• Shuts down and permeates water system.
• Prepares and mixes bicarbonate and/or special baths used in Dialysis.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after hemodialysis; including vital signs, symptoms, and treatment responses.
• Explain the hemodialysis processes and answer patient questions. .
• Perform vascular access care and cannulation. Initiates, terminates, and provides intradialytic monitoring of the dialysis treatment.
• Document treatment details in the EMR and update medical records accordingly.
• Clean and m maintain dialysis equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control and safety standards.
• Respond to complications or emergencies during hemodialysis treatments.
• Restocks necessary supplies utilized in the Dialysis Unit.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• accrued vacation
• accrued sick leave
• 11 paid federal holidays
• 401K opportunity
• healthcare benefits contributions

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