Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician

Socket.dev; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Coverage

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

PTO Cash Out

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid On the Job Training

Clear career ladders

CCHT recertification reimbursement

Job summary

Health Systems Management, Inc. in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT/CHT) to support dialysis treatment under RN guidance. Qualified candidates must hold CCHT/CHT certification and meet training requirements.

The role requires flexibility for mornings/evenings/weekends/holidays, comfort with blood and needles, and strong bedside manner. The organization offers extensive benefits and sign-on bonus to eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Must have valid CCHT/CHT certification.
• Continued employment depends on successful completion of training program.
• Must be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association).
• Must be comfortable around blood and needles, including cannulation.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Ishihara color blindness test must be passed.
• Authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
• Greet patients and collect treatment details and report concerns to the lead nurse.
• Prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis per policies and standards of care.
• Record vital signs before, during, and after dialysis.
• Document fluid removal accurately.
• Cannulation and reporting difficulties to the lead nurse.
• Monitor patient for adverse reactions and intervene as needed.
• Monitor dialysis machine for malfunctions and report issues.
• Maintain infection control and PPE usage.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during care.
• Respond to emergencies.
• Work with exposure to blood and needles.
• Move and lift equipment up to 30 pounds and up to five feet high when needed.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Excellent bedside manner

Communication skills

Compassionate patient care

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association)

CCHT/CHT certification required

Authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship)

Job description

$2000.00 sign on bonus for CCHT (Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician) or Bonent CHT (Certified Hemodialysis Technologist/Technician) Certifications.

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT/CHT)

Full Time Position - Winston Salem, NC

Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technicians (CCHT/CHT) at Health Systems Management support and work under the guidance of RNs to provide dialysis treatment to multiple patients at a time. CCHT/CHTs have a combination of technical skills and compassion needed to improve the quality of life for our patients while promoting positive patient outcomes. To be considered for this position qualified candidates are required to have their CCHT or CHT Certification.

About HSM:

Health Systems Management, Inc. (HSM) is a full-service healthcare management organization providing a full range of development, management, and administrative services for dialysis facilities over the past 35 years in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. HSM has an outstanding reputation in the renal community for providing high-quality patient care and encouraging physician input while maintaining efficient business operations.We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated CCHT/CHTs to join our Dialysis Team.

CCHT Responsibilities and Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Set up of the hemodialysis machine.
• Greet patients and collect details regarding their previous treatment. Report any concerns or observations to the lead nurse.
• Assist with and prepare the patient's vascular access for treatment.
• Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis treatment per written policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Obtain patient's vital signs before, during, and after dialysis treatment and appropriately document in patient medical record.
• Responsible for appropriately calculating and documenting patient's fluid removal.
• PCT performs appropriate access cannulation and reports any difficulties or unusual findings to the lead nurse.
• Monitor the patient for any adverse reaction(s) and conduct appropriate intervention.
• Monitor the dialysis machine for any malfunction. Report any malfunctions to the lead nurse.
• Demonstrates knowledge of infection control as related to hand washing, personal protective equipment (PPE), and universal precautions.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, which may include assisting with personal care needs and activities of daily living.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Note you will have exposure to blood, needles, and various other bodily fluids.
• This position provides direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation.
• PCT will spend considerable time walking, bending, stretching, and standing.
• The employee may occasionally be required to move machines, equipment, and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 pounds and high as five feet.
• You are required to acknowledge the inter-facility coverage policy that supports floating to various clinics during and after your training, if needed.

CCHT What You Can Expect:

• Improvement: HSM consistently strives to improve processes for our patients and teammates.
• Training: May take plate in a facility or a different clinic other than your assigned home clinic.
• Hours: Work hours may vary during the training period. However, you will typically work between 36-40 hours per week during training.

CCHT Education Requirements and Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Required: Must have valid CCHT/CHT certification.
• Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the Health Systems Management training program in its entirety.
• The ability to work long hours is required. You could be on your feet for extended periods of time. Our day ends when patients’ care is completed.
• You must have a flexible schedule and be able to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have or obtain Basic Life Support certification approved by the American Heart Association
• Must be comfortable working around blood and needles, including cannulation, and obtaining labs.
• Excellent bedside manner and communication skills.
• Employee must successfully pass the Ishihara’s Color Blind Test.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

What HSM Provides:

Extensive benefits package to include:

• Medical and Prescription Coverage Options
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off: Start accruing time on your first day with the company.
• Paid Time Off Cash Out Two Times per Year.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program for: Family Resources, Counseling, Financial and Legal Guidance.
• Paid On the job training to help you develop your dialysis skills. The training is a combination of the classroom setting and direct patient care.
• Position ladders that provide transparent information on advancement opportunities in the role.
• Reimbursement: HSM will provide reimbursement for your Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) recertification.

HSM, INC maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with state and federal laws.

Health Systems Management, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.