Dialysis Technician

IHA; Mitchellville (MD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits from day one

Onsite parking

Education assistance

Referral Rewards Program

Job summary

The Holy Cross Dialysis Center in Mitchellville, MD, is hiring a Dialysis Technician to work under RN supervision and deliver patient care in a busy dialysis unit.

Responsibilities include pre/intradialytic/post dialysis assessments, documenting findings, and assisting with dialysis treatments per policies. Requires CNA-DT, CCHT/BONENT, and BLS; high school diploma; basic computer skills; ability to lift and handle equipment.

Qualifications

• Certification as a nursing assistant by the Maryland State Board of Nursing, as a CNA-DT.
• Completion of CCHT or BONENT national certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification from AHA is required.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Completes pre, intradialytic, and post dialysis assessment of patient’s condition and documents.
• Identifies and prioritizes assignment patients’ nursing care needs/ problems
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments according to unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Draws periodic lab work per procedure and/or protocols
• Monitors intake and output (pre-dialysis weight, intradialytic weight gain, and target weight), evidence of pain, and pulse oximetry measurements and reports all to RN
• Prepares water treatment system and hemodialysis machine for patient shift in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Monitors dialysis machine readings and parameters, dialyzer throughout the dialytic process. Make appropriate adjustments.
• Works closely with RN's to provide care to Labor & Delivery patient
• Responsible for cardiovascular status by maintaining thermoregulation of patient.

Skills

Patient care

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

CNA-DT certification

CCHT or BONENT certification

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS from American Heart Association

Job description

Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description:
Job Title: Dialysis Technician
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts
Location: The Holy Cross Dialysis Center at Woodmore in Mitchellville, Md.
Position Purpose

• The Dialysis Technician will work under the supervision of the RN to provide care to Dialysis patients.
  

As a Dialysis Technician, You Will

• Completes pre, intradialytic, and post dialysis assessment of patient’s condition and documents.
• Identifies and prioritizes assignment patients’ nursing care needs/ problems
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments according to unit policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Draws periodic lab work per procedure and/or protocols
• Monitors intake and output (pre-dialysis weight, intradialytic weight gain, and target weight), evidence of pain, and pulse oximetry measurements and reports all to RN
• Prepares water treatment system and hemodialysis machine for patient shift in accordance with physician’s orders.
• Monitors dialysis machine readings and parameters, dialyzer throughout the dialytic process. Make appropriate adjustments.
• Works closely with RN's to provide care to Labor & Delivery patient
• Responsible for cardiovascular status by maintaining thermoregulation of patient.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Certification as a nursing assistant by the Maryland State Board of Nursing, as a CNA-DT
• Completion of CCHT or BONENT national certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS from American Heart Association
• Basic computer skills, to include data entry and retrieval. Ability to coordinate eyes and hands quickly and accurately. Ability to identify and distinguish color, temperature, texture, and size
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds, as determined by the nature of the patient care unit. Must be able to push, pull, lift patients and equipment (e.g. beds, stretchers). Must be able to bend body downward at the waist and be able to kneel. One-year experience as a dialysis technician preferable.
  

Pay rate: $19.72 - $27.61/hour
Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.Position Highlights And Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
• Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
• Free onsite parking.
• Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Referral Rewards Program
  

About Us
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties — Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.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.