Dialysis Technician Certified

The University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health, dental, and vision

Retirement match 2:1

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Hemodialysis Technician to join our clinical team in Michigan Medicine. The role involves direct patient care, machine setup and monitoring, lab support, and adherence to safety protocols to ensure high-quality dialysis treatment.

You will work under the supervision of RNs, perform pre/post-treatment assessments, and ensure proper documentation in the EHR. Candidates should be prepared for rotating 10-hour shifts and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED completed.
• Minimum of one year recent hemodialysis experience.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform at a fast pace and lift/push heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift, move, and position patients.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into unit and verify two identifiers.
• Ambulate, move, lift, transfer and transport patients.
• Assist with bedpans, urinals, and personal hygiene.
• Conduct hemodialysis machine safety checks per policy.
• Obtain pre-, intra-, and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
• Place patient on cardiac monitor and oxygen as needed.
• Under RN supervision, initiate, monitor and terminate hemodialysis.
• Aseptically prepare hemodialysis machines per prescription.
• Assist with lab draws and labeling for lab submission.
• Monitor patients and report changes to RN during treatment.
• Discontinue treatment per unit policy and catheter care.
• Obtain hemostasis and apply dressings for needles/catheters.
• Document pre- and post-treatment evaluation including weight and vitals.
• Report significant information to RN and coordinate care.
• Prime CRRT machines and manage dialysis-related tasks.
• Maintain environmental safety and stock supplies.
• Document all treatment information accurately in EHR.
• Disinfect equipment and maintain clean treatment area.

Skills

Stand long periods

Lift heavy equipment

Fast-paced environment

Rotate shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients into the unit and check two patient identifiers with the armband (full name and birthdate)
• Ambulate, move, lift, transfer, and transport patients
• Assist patients with bedpans, urinals, and personal hygiene
• Conduct hemodialysis machine safety checks according to unit policy/procedure
• Obtain necessary pre-, intra-, and post-treatment vital signs and weight
• Place patient on cardiac monitor, pulse oximeter, oxygen, and suction as needed; have knowledge of respiratory equipment
• Under the supervision of an RN, initiate, monitor, and terminate hemodialysis
• Aseptically prepare the hemodialysis machine according to prescription
• Assist with lab draws, labeling, and sending to the lab
• As directed by the RN, monitor patients throughout hemodialysis treatment, including patients' response to hemodialysis, vascular access site and pressures, and visibility of patients? face and access
• Discontinue hemodialysis treatment according to unit-approved policies/procedures
• Hold AVF/AVG needle sites post-treatment or perform catheter care per unit policy
• Obtain hemostasis and apply appropriate dressings for needles or catheter
• Evaluate patient prior to discharge
• Perform lab draws and/or dressing changes at the bedside
• Perform and document pre- and post-hemodialysis evaluation including weight and vital signs
• Report any significant information and/or change in patient condition to the RN
• Prime continuous renal replacement (CRRT) machines
• Drain peritoneal dialysis patients at the direction of the unit charge RN
• Utilize transportation tracking system and input patients
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist multidisciplinary team members in providing patient-specific detailed education regarding adequacy measures where appropriate, including disease process, access, online clearance monitoring, adequacy monitoring program, and urea kinetic modeling.
• Technical Duties
• Maintain environmental integrity by ensuring all areas are safe and clean
• Maintain patient care area daily by stocking supplies in the bedside carts and storage cabinets
• Perform all required pre-treatment hemodialysis machine alarm testing
• Conduct daily routine checks of point-of-care (POC) devices and conductivity meters as assigned by the charge nurse
• Accurately operate POC laboratory equipment and conductivity meters
• Clean and disinfect hemodialysis machine surface, equipment, back ledge, and surrounding area between treatments according to unit policy
• Disinfect hemodialysis equipment including hemodialysis machines and portable reverse osmosis equipment according to unit policy
• Clean CRRT machine surfaces when CRRT treatments are terminated
• Ensure all blood spills immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to unit policy
• Prepare, organize, and efficiently utilize supplies and equipment to prevent waste
• Other duties as assigned
• Documentation
• Appropriately document, within scope of practice, all treatment information accurately in the electronic health (EHR) record in a timely manner
• Appropriately document machine disinfections and POC testing

Required Qualifications*

• High school graduate or completion of General Educational Development (GED)
• Minimum of one (1) recent hemodialysis experience
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to perform at a fast pace and lift/push heavy equipment
• Ability to lift, move, and position patients

Michigan Medicine is one of the greatest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees, and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Work Schedule

10-hour rotating shifts: 1500-0130 or 1900-0530.

Requires rotation on Saturdays and Sundays.

Must successfully complete all aspects of orientation

Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment

Personal business will not be conducted in patient care areas. Personal business includes but is not limited to cell phone use, homework and computer use for non-work-related business

Maintain confidentiality around performance and personnel issues that arise with staff

Competency

Remain compliant with MM and unit-based competencies

NOTE: Requires rotation of Saturdays and Sundays. Position may be filled anytime after the initial seven-day posting.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.