DIALYSIS TECH

ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH

Campbell County Health (CCH) is more than just a hospital-we are a comprehensive healthcare system serving northeast Wyoming. Our organization includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, a 90-bed acute care community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group, featuring nearly 20 specialty and primary care clinics-including locations in Wright and Hulett; and The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center, a long-term care facility.


To be responsive to our employee's needs we offer:

• Generous PTO accrual (increases with tenure)
• Paid sick leave days
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Savings Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
• And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package

JOB SUMMARY

The Dialysis Technician performs a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients within the framework of the Wyoming Nurse Practice Act. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, performs required monitoring and duties during patient dialysis treatment. Prepares machine and solutions according to protocol. Monitors patient before, during, and after treatment. Administers prescribed treatment according to physician and nursing orders. Documents all treatment details as required. Ensures patient safety and comfort during treatment. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Requires Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification and may require the Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) or be required to be working towards the certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs basic patient care activities.
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to RN.
• Assists with admission and discharge of dialysis outpatients.
• Responds to patient's needs.
• Maintains patient environment, performs routine cleaning tasks.
• Documents according to policy.
• Performs on-line routine ordering.
• Runs errands.
• Performs R.O. system start-up, shutdown and quality checks according to unit policy and procedure.
• Performs dialysis machine start-up, shutdown, operation and disinfection according to unit policy and procedure.
• Performs needle cannulation of extremity accesses and dialysis treatments on outpatients under the direct supervision of RN according to unit policy and procedure.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • High school graduate or GED.
• Certifications required
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Certification
  • Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician certification within 18 months of hire.