Dialysis Clinical Technician - Second Avenue – 40 Hours/Week

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a skilled Dialysis Clinical Technician for the Second Avenue unit in Detroit. The role involves providing dialysis treatments, monitoring patients, operating dialysis machines, and educating patients and families about procedures and self-care.

A high school diploma is required, dialysis training is preferred, and CCHT certification must be obtained within 18 months. The position is a 40-hour weekly role based in Detroit with opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Dialysis technician training preferred.
• CCHT certification required within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform dialysis treatments according to prescribed protocols and orders.
• Monitor patients during dialysis and assess vital signs.
• Set up and operate dialysis machines, perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed.
• Educate patients and families about dialysis procedures and self-care.
• Maintain medical records of treatment activities and progress.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing education.

Skills

Dialysis machine operation

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Infection control

Patient education

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dialysis technician training program preferred

CCHT certification within 18 months

Job description

Dialysis Clinical Technician - Second Avenue – 40 Hours/Week

Dialysis Clinical Technician - Second Avenue – 40 Hours/Week

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.

Location: 6526 2nd Ave. Detroit, MI 48202

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

2nd avenue Dialysis is a 48‑station unit operating three shifts, six days a week handling complex patients from ages 20-90 years old. Many require assistance with mobility devices. Operating hours for patients are 5:00 am – 9:00 pm and team members 4:15 am to 9:00 pm. Employee schedules are made through several shift designs. Patients are medically managed by 9 Nephrologist and 2 Full Time Advanced Practice Practitioners (APP) We have Registered Dietitians and Social Workers plus a Social Worker Tech that helps with concrete patient needs such as transportation or dietary needs. Unit staffing includes a Nurse Manager, 2 Full Time Nursing Supervisors, many Registered Nurses, and Dialysis Clinical Technicians. We have additional support staff of Biomed Techs and Dialysis Assistants overseen by a technical leader.

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.

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.

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 functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job‑related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

The health and overall well‑being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well‑being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer‑driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

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