Dialysis Clinical Technician St Josephs Incenter Pontiac

Henry Ford Health; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Pontiac, MI is seeking a skilled Clinical Dialysis Technician to join our outpatient dialysis team. You will deliver expert dialysis care and educate patients on procedures and self-care to support kidney disease treatment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a dialysis technician training program, and certification as a Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) within 18 months of employment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert dialysis care according to prescribed protocols and physician orders.
• Monitor patients’ vital signs during treatment and respond to changes with confidence and compassion.
• Set up and operate dialysis machines, perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot issues.
• Administer medications and IV fluids as prescribed with precision and safety.
• Educate patients and families on dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions and self-care techniques.
• Keep meticulous records of treatments and patient progress with attention to detail.
• Champion infection control protocols and safety standards in the dialysis unit.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education.

Skills

Dialysis

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Machine setup/operation

Medication administration

Infection control

Education

Quality improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Dialysis technician training program

CCHT certification within 18 months

Tools

Dialysis machines

Vital signs monitors

Job description

Job Description

$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.

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.

Location: 44200 Woodward Ave, Suite 109. Pontiac, MI 48341

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Ready to make a real difference in patients' lives? As a Dialysis Clinical Technician, you'll be at the heart of our care team, delivering expert dialysis treatments and creating positive patient experiences. Here's what you'll be doing:

• Deliver expert dialysis care by performing treatments according to prescribed protocols and physician orders—you'll be the skilled professional patients can trust.
• Keep a close eye on patients during treatment, monitoring vital signs and responding quickly to any changes in their condition with confidence and compassion.
• Master the art of setting up and operating dialysis machines, including performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting issues like a pro.
• Skillfully administer medications and intravenous fluids as prescribed by physicians, ensuring precision and safety every time.
• Be the go-to educator for patients and their families, helping them understand dialysis procedures, dietary restrictions, and self‑care techniques in a way that clicks.
• Keep meticulous records that are accurate and complete, documenting treatment activities and patient progress with attention to detail.
• Champion infection control protocols and safety standards throughout the dialysis unit, protecting both patients and your team.
• Drive continuous improvement by participating in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education - because there's always something new to learn and ways to get better.

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.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

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.