Day Shift Dialysis Tech — Impactful Patient Care

MercyOne; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA seeks a Dialysis Tech to assist with patient care in the dialysis unit. You will set up, initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments for adolescents to adults.

Schedule: Full time 36 hours/week, Day Shift, Monday–Saturday with varied shifts 3:45 am – 5:00 pm. MercyOne emphasizes excellent patient care and teamwork within a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate or active enrollment in a Medical Technological or professional school preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience or education in a health-related field.
• BLS certification within 3 months.
• Certification under a state or national program within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitors inventory levels, enters patient charges and orders in the computer; mixes dialysis concentrates and assists with water treatment.
• Communicates with ancillary caregivers, patients and families regarding the patient’s needs and care.
• Documents patient care/assessment data on the dialysis run sheet including vital signs and status.
• Demonstrates safety by proper use of patient lifts and equipment.
• Follows policy for lifting equipment and gait belts.
• Attends in-services on new equipment and maintains proficiency with unit equipment.
• Identifies opportunities to improve patient care.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots issues.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Compassion & empathy

Education

High school diploma

Medical Technological or professional school enrollment preferred

Job description

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, IA seeks a Dialysis Tech to assist with patient care in the dialysis unit. You will set up, initiate, monitor and terminate dialysis treatments for adolescents to adults.

Schedule: Full time 36 hours/week, Day Shift, Monday–Saturday with varied shifts 3:45 am – 5:00 pm. MercyOne emphasizes excellent patient care and teamwork within a Catholic, not-for-profit health system.