Dialysis Technician-Columbia County FT (Days)

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Work Shift

Dialysis Technician-Columbia County

Shift: FT 7am-3pm

The Certified Hemodialysis Technician works alongside the clinical team to provide patient care to people with end-stage renal disease. They monitor and disinfect the dialysis machine and water treatment systems. Provides direct care to dialysis patients.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Direct patient care with RN present to include initiating and discontinuing non-catheter treatments, educating patients and monitoring ongoing dialysis treatments to include patient vital signs, machine parameters, assessing for safety of the treatment and patient at all times.
Disinfection and sanitation of dialysis machines and water treatment systems. Drawing water samples and cultures/endotoxins.
Assemble and tear down dialysis machines. Inspects machines to ensure testing is performed and readiness of machines in dialysis unit.
Assess inventory, order supplies, clerical duties.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• Trade School Diploma/Degree Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS-P - Basic Life Support-Provisional (30 Days) within 30 Days
• CCHT - Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Certification for Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) or Hemodialysis Technician Certification (CHT) Upon Hire Required
Certified Nursing or Medical Assistant Upon Hire Preferred

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 2 years Dialysis Required
Minimum 5 years Dialysis Preferred

Required Minimum Skills:

Suitable clinical experience, dedication to patient care and safety, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, good interpersonal skills, venipuncture, ability to multitask, excellent teamwork

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