Dialysis Technician

Mile Bluff Medical Center; Mauston (WI); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Mile Bluff Medical Center is looking for a dedicated Dialysis Technician to join their team. The role involves assisting with hemodialysis treatments, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining equipment. Applicants should be detail-oriented, possess strong clinical skills, and hold relevant certifications. On-the-job training is provided, making this a great opportunity for career advancement in healthcare.

Benefits

On-the-job training offered

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CCHT certification preferred or must be obtained within 18 months.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in providing hemodialysis to patients.
• Prepares dialysis machines and cannulates patient access.
• Documents necessary data for each treatment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

CCHT certification preferred

Job description

General Information:

Job title: Dialysis Technician

Location: Mile Bluff Medical Center - Mauston, WI

Schedule: Full-time 72, hours per pay period; 3am to 3:30pm Monday/Wednesday/Friday,

Weekend rotation: None, but may pick up hours on Saturdays in the Delton Unit when the need arises.

Holiday rotation: Required when holiday falls on working day

**On-the-job training offered**

Position Summary:

The Dialysis Technician assists in providing hemodialysis to patients by; preparing dialysis machines, cannulating patient access and initiating/discontinuing treatments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patient access before cannulation each treatment.
• Setting up and tearing down of dialysis machines in safe and timely manner.
• Documents necessary data for each patient every treatment.
• Monitor patients closely during treatment for adverse reactions and reports to nurse accordingly.
• Obtain lab specimens as ordered.
• Attends daily huddles and monthly meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other nursing duties as requested.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CCHT certification preferred or must be obtained within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.
• 6 months of related work experience preferred.
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required.
• Clinical skills: cannulate, draw labs, calculate fluid removal and documentation.
• Responsible for cleaning, quality control and maintenance of dialysis equipment.
• Self-starter with excellent customer service, interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.