Dialysis Tech

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

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 163 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Dialysis Tech.

As a Dialysis Tech at MercyOne, you will assist with patient care in the dialysis unit by setting up equipment, initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments. Ages served are adolescent to adult.

• Monitors inventory levels, enters patient charges and orders in the computer, mixes dialysis concentrates and assists with monitoring and care of the water treatment system.

• Communicates with ancillary caregivers, patients and families regarding the patient’s needs and care.

• Documents patient care/assessment data on the appropriate dialysis run sheet record including but not limited to vital signs, patient subjective problems, pain rating, post dialysis status and access assessment.

• Demonstrates patient and colleague safety issues by regular and proper use of patient lifts and other equipment provided by the medical center.

• Follows policy for use of lifting equipment and gait belts to lift and transfer.

• Attends In-services on new equipment.

• Understands and demonstrates proficiency on unit specific equipment.

• Identifies opportunities to improve patient care.

• Meets unit specific competencies.

• Considers the cost of supplies with the delivery of care for each patient.

• Maintains knowledge of equipment and continuously learns new technology and is able to trouble shoot equipment, report malfunctioning equipment and ensure its repair and return to service.

Schedule:

• Full time .9 (36 hours per week)

• Day Shift

• Monday – Saturday; varied shifts 3:45 am – 5:00 pm

General Requirements:

• Graduate or active enrollment in a Medical Technological or professional school preferred.

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience or education in a health-related field.

• Must be BLS certified within 3 months.

• Must be certified under a state certification program or a national commercially available certification program within 18 months of hire. (Effective Oct. 2008.)

• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills.

• Must be cable of problem solving, maintaining confidentiality, demonstrating compassion, empathy, and respect to all customers.

• Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.

• Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• High school diploma required.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.