Clinical Hemodialysis Technician - Outpatient Dialysis - Albert Lea - CHT

Mayo Clinic; Oronoco (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental coverage

Vision plan

Pre-Tax Savings: HSA/FSAs

Retirement package

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is seeking a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician to join the Dialysis Services team. You will assist in dialysis procedures under RN supervision, perform direct patient care, monitor equipment and water treatment, and support quality care standards.

This part-time role requires high school diploma, relevant patient-care experience, and completion of a dialysis technician or CNA program; flexibility for varying shifts, weekend rotations, and maintaining Life

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Dialysis Technician training program or CNA training preferred.
• Completion of national certification exam within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care and observations.
• Perform basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures.
• Equipment maintenance and water treatment monitoring.
• Vascular access monitoring and cleaning/disinfection of machines.
• Draw blood samples and prepare for transport.
• Conduct laboratory tests with quality controls.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to maintain standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Dialysis Technician training program or CNA training

Certification exam (national) within 18 months

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation andcomprehensive benefit plans– to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Albert Lea Dialysis - CHT

The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician functions as an interdisciplinary team member to meet patient and family care needs within the Mayo Clinic Dialysis Services (MCDS) system. Under the supervision of the RN, is responsible for providing assistance in the provision of dialysis services through multiple roles.

• direct patient care and observations
• basic hemodialysis techniques and procedures
• equipment maintenance
• water treatment monitoring
• vascular access monitoring
• cleaning and disinfection of the hemodialysis machine
• drawing blood samples and preparing them for transport
• performing both simple and complex laboratory tests and the required quality controls
• Participation in quality improvement activities to maintain patient care standards is also expected.
• The Clinical Hemodialysis Technician carries out designated skills that are within these functions limited by law to unlicensed nursing personnel, as covered in the Core Curriculum for the Dialysis Technician and as written into the policies and procedures of Mayo Clinic.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting or other health care setting prefrerred.
• Completion of a Dialysis Technician training prorgram or Certified Nursing assistant training course or equivalent preferred.
• Before employment, successful completion of the Ishihara's color blindness test required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to effectively work with multiple team members including working at/floating to other dialysis units.
• Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the work setting.
• Maintains current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs: American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers). Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers) Military Training Network.
• Successful completion of Clinical Hemodialysis Technician national certification exam, within 18 months of hire when hired after October 14, 2008.
• Exam offered by the State, BONENT, or NNCC.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$22.12 - $31.21 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

50

Schedule Details

Days, 10 hour shifts

Weekend Schedule

Every other Friday/Saturday

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the"EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates inE-Verifyand may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.