Dialysis Technician

Puget Sound Kidney Centers; Poulsbo (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

8 holidays

Medical plans (employer subsidized)

Life and disability coverage

401k/403b match

Education assistance

Job summary

Puget Sound Kidney Centers is seeking Dialysis Technicians to join our patient care team in Washington state, delivering care with compassion and community. Training is provided for new technicians, and shifts are in Bremerton with up to 10 hours per day, four days a week, including potential secondary clinic assignments.

We value safety and teamwork; candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR/BLS, and may need MA-HT certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR with BLS certification required.
• Dialysis Technician experience preferred but not required.
• Washington MA-HT certification may be required for experienced technicians.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
• Collaborate with the patient care team and caregivers to ensure patient safety and effective treatment.
• Monitor and troubleshoot dialysis equipment and related tasks as assigned.

Skills

CPR with BLS

Dialysis care

Patient empathy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA-HT certification desirable

Current CPR with BLS certification

Job description

Brief Description

We are seeking Dialysis Technicians to join our patient care team providing Care, Compassion, and Community to people living with kidney disease.

Brief Description

We are seeking Dialysis Technicians to join our patient care team providing Care, Compassion, and Community to people living with kidney disease. Dialysis Technicians at Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) are responsible for assessing and monitoring patients before, during, and after treatment, collaborating with the patient's care team and caregivers to ensure patient safety and effective treatment. Monitoring and troubleshooting dialysis equipment and other tasks as assigned. Read the full job description here.

Don't have experience? We provide training!

Our paid training program for new Dialysis Technician and RNs will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to successfully care for dialysis patients. Our experienced clinical education team works with each student to ensure you have the support and tools you need to develop your skills and competency. Good classroom note taking and study habits, consistent attendance, curiosity and perseverance, and a commitment to PSKCs core values of Care, Compassion, and Community, are essential to your success.

Learn more about our training program and providing patient care at www.pskc.net/careers/working-at-pskc

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current CPR with BLS certification with American Heart Association required.
• Previous experience as a dialysis technician is preferred but not required.
• *Experienced dialysis technicians must have/be able to obtain a Washington State Medical Assistant-Hemodialysis Technician certification (MA-HT).

Location and Hours

Training takes place Monday-Friday at our offices in Bremerton. Training days may start as early as 4:00 am. After completion of training, you will be scheduled to work at your primary clinic location. You will be required to work at a secondary clinic as needed. Applicants need to be able to work any 4 days per week (Monday through Saturday) for a 10-hour shift. Morning shifts can start as early as 4:00 am, and evening shifts can end as late as 11:30 pm.

Compensation And Benefits

Hourly pay range for this position is $22.23 - $35.42 per hour. Candidates who have not already obtained state or national certification as a Dialysis Technician start at $22.23/hour and move up to $22.67/hour after successfully completing their training and orientation period. Wage offers are determined based on multiple factors including previous experience in the same or similar role.

• Paid Vacation accrual - up to 2 weeks in your first year
• Paid Sick Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Choice of 3 employer-subsidized medical plans
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability benefits
• 403b Retirement Account with employer match
• Eligible for certain discretionary awards
• Education assistance

More information about our benefits package can be found on our website https://www.pskc.net/careers/working-at-pskc/.

Our Company And Culture

Puget Sound Kidney Centers (PSKC) is proud to serve people with chronic kidney disease throughout 7 counties of Washington state. Patient care is our top priority—we train patients to do dialysis at home, provide the very best care in our dialysis centers and at local hospitals, and bring kidney-health messages to at-risk members of our community.

Our approach is simple – we support our staff as we support our patients. Our staff members know they’re part of a dedicated team of professionals who provide quality and compassionate care that is appreciated and valued by the patients we serve. As a patient-centered, community-based nonprofit, PSKC is committed to ensuring that all patients and their families receive high-quality, convenient, compassionate, and affordable care. This deep and long-lasting commitment is one we’re proud to have made for forty years to the communities we serve.

Pre-Employment Requirements

PSKC is a drug free workplace. Offer of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug test and criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PSKC complies with all state and federal regulations to provide a safe work environment for our employees and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all, and a work environment that is free of unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

PSKC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability or medical condition as defined by applicable equal opportunity laws. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].