Dialysis Tech - Bay Creek (Part- Time)

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health in Webster, NY is seeking a Dialysis Tech focused on patient-centered care to set up and deliver dialysis procedures and monitor patients.

You will document treatments in the EMR, monitor vitals, and respond under RN guidance, with emphasis on safety and compassionate service in a busy dialysis unit.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Dialysis Technician National Certification required within 18 months of hire.
• 1 year of patient care or EMT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and deliver dialysis treatment; cannulate fistula or graft; document fluid removal.
• Monitor vital signs and record observations in EMR; report changes to RN.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Dialysis Technician Certification (within 18 months)

Job description

Job Title: Dialysis Tech

Department: Dialysis

Location: 2010 Empire Blvd Webster NY 14580

Hours Per Week: 30

Schedule: 11:00AM-9:30PM

Summary

As a Dialysis Tech, your attention to detail and kind, patient focused attitude while administering dialysis is crucial to sustaining the lives of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Patient Care - Set up and deliver dialysis treatment; cannulate fistula or graft; obtain blood samples and culture specimens; calculate fluid removal based on nursing assessment; respond to treatment complications and inspect and evaluate dialysis access site, under direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Reporting - Monitor patient's vital signs during treatment and record observations and interventions in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system; report patient status changes to RN when appropriate; retrieve lab results when necessary.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or an equivalent combination of education and healthcare related work experience.
• Dialysis Technician National Certification required within 18 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in patient care or as an EMT preferred.
• Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills preferred.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA), LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$18.50 - $22.00

City

Webster

Postal Code

14580

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.