Dialysis Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 3,044,000 - 4,699,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. seeks a Dialysis Technician to deliver dialysis care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring treatment adheres to prescription and monitoring patient responses.

This full-time role is based at the Utah Dialysis Center in Salt Lake City, with a 36-hour workweek, variable days, and on-call/weekend requirements. Essential duties include setting up machines, initiating and terminating therapies, documenting in the EHR, and maintaining a safe care

Qualifications

• Must maintain active CCHT or CHT certification to remain in role.
• BLS for healthcare providers required before start date.
• Caregivers must obtain CCHT within 18 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up dialysis machine and initiate, monitor, and terminate therapy per orders.
• Recognize problems, take immediate action, notify RN as needed.
• Maintain a safe environment per Intermountain policies and guidelines.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and programs.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Reading, Writing, Simple Math

Critical Thinking

Interpersonal

Computer Literacy - Intermediate

Typing

Manual Dexterity

Detail Oriented

Education

CCHT Certification

CHT Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

Job description

Job Description:

The Dialysis Technician performs tasks and provides patient care as delegated by a Registered Nurse consistent with practice standards. The Dialysis Technician provides competent dialysis treatment consistent with treatment prescription and observes the patient's physiologic response to treatment and reports variation to the charge RN as indicated.

Posting Specifics

Pay Range: $20.07 - $28.59/hour (Uncertified) (depending on experience). $22.10 - $34.11/hour (Certified) (depending on experience)

Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)

Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week. No set schedule. No nights. Variable in days and number of hours with on-call and weekend requirements

Location: Outpatient Dialysis, Utah Dialysis Center (Salt Lake City, UT)

Essential Functions

• Provides dialysis care in accordance to established policies, procedures and guidelines which includes; setting up the dialysis machine, initiating, monitoring, and terminating dialysis therapy in accordance with the provider order.
• Recognizes problems, demonstrates appropriate immediate action and notifies responsible parties promptly.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and caregivers by adhering to all established Intermountain policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Documents appropriately in the electronic health record.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities and programs.

Skills

• Patient Care
• Communication
• Reading, Writing, Simple Math
• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal
• Computer Literacy - Intermediate
• Typing
• Manual Dexterity
• Detail Oriented

Qualifications - Required (Uncertified)

• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers prior to start date.
• Caregivers in this role must obtain their Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certification within 18 months of hire or they must vacate the role.

Qualifications - Required (Certified)

• Current Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT)) Certification or Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Certification. Caregivers must maintain an active Certified Chronic Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT) Certification or Certified Hemodialysis Technician (CHT) Certification to remain in this role.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers prior to start date.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Dialysis experience
• Experience working in a regulated healthcare environment
• Phlebotomy experience

Physical Requirements

Ability to evaluate and interpret color coded test results on test strips. Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, identify patient needs, operate monitors and equipment. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location:

Utah Dialysis Center

Work City:

Salt Lake City

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.07 - $28.59

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived c