Dialysis Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Onsite parking

Flexible schedules

Job summary

The Holy Cross Dialysis Center at Woodmore in Mitchellville, MD, is hiring a Dialysis Technician to support the RN in delivering patient care. This full-time position features rotating 12-hour shifts and a pay rate of $19.72–$27.61 per hour, depending on experience.

Under supervision, you will perform pre-, intra-, and post-dialysis assessments, operate dialysis equipment, monitor patient status, and document findings.

Qualifications

• CNA-DT certification required or preferred as listed.
• CCHT or BONENT certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) required.

Responsibilities

• Completes pre, intradialytic, and post dialysis assessment of patient’s condition and documents.
• Identifies and prioritizes assignment of patients’ nursing care needs.
• Initiates, monitors, and terminates dialysis treatments per policies and protocols.
• Draws periodic labs per procedure and/or protocols.
• Monitors intake/output, weight, pain indicators, and reports to RN.
• Prepares water treatment system and hemodialysis machine per physician orders.
• Monitors machine readings and makes adjustments as needed.
• Works closely with RNs to provide care to Labor & Delivery patients.
• Maintains cardiovascular status through patient thermoregulation.

Skills

CNA-DT

Basic computer skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to lift up to 35 lbs

Education

CNA-DT certification

CCHT or BONENT certification

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:

Job Title: Dialysis Technician

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts

Location: TheHoly 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, educationassistanceand voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospitalindemnityand others) available fromthefirstday 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.