Dialysis Clinical Technician - 40 Hours/Week

Henry Ford Health System; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health System recherche un Technicien de Dialyse Clinique enthousiaste et compétent pour rejoindre son équipe. Le poste implique la réalisation de traitements de dialyse et l'éducation des patients sur leurs soins. Une certification CCHT est requise pour les candidats retenus, avec un bonus sign-on atteint jusqu'à 2000 $.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de lycée ou équivalent requis.
• Formation de technicien de dialyse préférée.
• Certification CCHT exigée dans les 18 mois suivant l'embauche.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer des traitements de dialyse selon les protocoles prescrits.
• Surveiller l'état des patients durant les traitements.
• Éduquer les patients et leurs familles sur les procédures de dialyse.

Skills

Compassion

Patient Monitoring

Technical Skills

Education and Training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a dialysis technician training program

Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)

Job description

UP TO A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR CERTIFIED DIALYSIS CLINICAL TECHNICIANS

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong desire to work in patient care and a passion for helping individuals with kidney disease. As a Clinical Dialysis Technician, you will play a vital role in providing dialysis treatments and ensuring the well-being of our patients.

We will be having an in person hiring event at our St. Joseph Location - Stay tuned for more details and dates

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

St. Joseph Dialysis is an outpatient dialysis facility. The facility oversees peritoneal and home dialysis patients. Census is 98 incenter patients. The department is staffed with Nephrologists, Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. The unit has multiple support staff members including the front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic. Our team provides patient education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the patient requests to be referred to. The unit is typically open Monday through Saturday 5:00 am to 5:30 pm for patient care hours with some flexibility based on the clinic's needs.

We will be having an in person hiring event at our Fairlane (Dearborn) Location - Stay tuned for more details and dates

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Fairlane Dialysis is a freestanding outpatient dialysis facility. The facility oversees 147patients. Staffed with full-time Nephrologists. In addition, we have full-time and part time Nurses and dialysis technicians. In addition, the unit has multiple support staff members including the front desk team and tech leader staff (machine maintenance) that may assist with operational duties within the clinic.Our team provides pt education as well as referrals to transplant services for sites the pt requests to be referred to.The unit is typically open Monday through Saturday 5am to 730pm for pt care hours with some flexibility based on the clinic's needs.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

• Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders.
• Monitor patients during dialysis treatment, assessing vital signs and responding to any changes in condition.
• Set up and operate dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by the physician.
• Educate patients and their families about dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records, including documenting treatment activities and patient progress.
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education to enhance skills and knowledge.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

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EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a dialysis technician training program preferred.
• Certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) required within 18-months of employment.

Additional Information

• Organization: Community Care Services
• Department: St Joseph - Incenter
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code: Not Applicable