Dialysis Tech

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is seeking a Dialysis Tech to assist in the dialysis unit by setting up equipment, initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments for adolescent to adult patients.

The role includes documenting patient care data, monitoring the water treatment system, communicating with caregivers, and supporting safety and efficiency through inventory and equipment upkeep.

Qualifications

• Graduate or active enrollment in a Medical Technological or professional school preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience or education in a health-related field.
• BLS certification within 3 months required.
• Certification under a state or national program within 18 months of hire.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate empathy and respect.
• Comfortable working in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence with honesty, integrity, and caring to promote Trinity Health values.

Responsibilities

• Set up dialysis equipment and monitor treatments.
• Document patient care data and run sheets.
• Monitor inventory and enter patient charges.
• Respond to patient needs and communicate with caregivers and families.
• Adhere to safety policies and equipment maintenance.

Skills

BLS certification

Excellent communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Integrity and compassionate care

Education

High school diploma

Medical Technological or professional school enrollment preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: 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.

A Dialysis Tech at MercyOne

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.

Benefits

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

Visit MercyOne Careers to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

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